In this deeply moving conversation, we hear the unimaginable grief of losing a child and how it reshapes every part of your life. In this episode of We Need To Talk, Safiyya Vorajee sits down with Paul for a powerful conversation about love, loss, and survival.

She shares the moment everything changed - when she and Ashley Cain were told their daughter Azaylia had leukemia. From the hospital diagnosis to the months that followed in survival mode, Safiyya speaks with raw honesty about watching her child fight for her life, the strength it took to carry on, and the identity loss that followed.

Safiyya also opens up about a past toxic relationship. From love bombing to being physically assaulted, she reveals the manipulation she endured, the moment she walked away, and how she found her power again.

This is a story of heartbreak, healing, and the fierce resilience of a mother.

Please note this conversation includes sensitive topics that may be distressing. We’ve included support charities below: 

Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/qcJLJLhBjTb

Survivor's Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/yh0NrvNsvTb     

Refuge: https://g2ul0.app.link/td2zqEPpGTb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ne9MpdtBjTb   

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The Azaylia Foundation: https://g2ul0.app.link/lRx58dL8qUb

Book: https://g2ul0.app.link/si63c6YhrUb

(00:00) Intro

(02:15) Safiyya's Family Growing Up

(05:04) Safiyya's Early Problematic Relationship

(17:31) Safiyya's Transition from Owning a Salon to Aesthetics

(19:19) How Safiyya and Ashley Cain Got Together

(27:08) Safiyya on Parenting and Having Azaylia with Ashley

(37:17) Tinder Ad

(38:19) Love Journal Ad

(39:04) Azaylia's Illness

(1:06:24) How Safiyya Dealt with the Grief of Azaylia's Death

(1:10:51) How Safiyya and Ashley's Relationship Ended

(1:22:48) Safiyya's Current Love Life

(1:31:50) Would Safiyya Go on MAFS?

(1:33:03) Safiyya's Current Projects

(1:34:22) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:41:15) Paul's Takeaways

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