Episode description:

Leaving an abusive marriage is not easy, especially when children are involved. In the first episode of Single and Strong, Ashy, a mother of two, shares her journey from experiencing domestic abuse to becoming an advocate for others in similar situations. 

In this powerful conversation with host Annabelle Ariyanayagam, Ashy discusses the complexities of single parenthood, the cultural stigmas faced by South Asian women and the importance of support systems in overcoming domestic abuse. Ashy also sheds light on finding empowerment through her children and why respect and equality are important for healthy family dynamics.

Ashy’s commitment in helping others and making a change is truly inspiring. We hope that her story resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped. 

If you or someone you know is affected by abuse, here are some organisations that can help:

• Women’s Aid - womensaid.org.uk 
• Suzy Lamplugh Trust - suzylamplugh.org | 0808 802 0300
• Refuge/National Domestic Abuse Helpline - refuge.org.uk | 0808 2000 247
• Men’s Advice Line - mensadviceline.org.uk | 0808 801 0237
• Hestia - hestia.org 
• Chayn - chayn.co 
• Karma Nirvana - karmanirvana.org.uk | 0800 5999 247
• Southall Black Sisters - southallblacksisters.org.uk 
• Kaleidoscopic UK - www.kaleidoscopic.uk
• ManKind - mankind.org.uk | 0808 800 1170
• The Zinthiya Trust - zinthiyatrust.org
• Surviving Economic Abuse - survivingeconomicabuse.org
• Refuge Tech Safety - refugetechsafety.org 

If you are in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

Our blog post on ‘Family Dynamics in Arranged Marriages and the Law’ which discusses coercive control may also be helpful to you - aspnetwork.org.uk/family-dynamics-in-arranged-marriages-and-the-law 

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