Right from the time I stepped into the Dulles airport where I met up with two Amercians who guided me and wished me luck when I came out to them, to the lovely, chatty Uber driver who gave me a hug and wished me happy pride, there was no doubt that I was in paradise. When I came here, I thought I was here at the most appropriate time considering that this is Pride Month. Editor's note: In this series for Firstpost titled 'Letter to the Subalterns' noted rights activist Harish Iyer reaches out to marginalised, oppressed groups and individuals.