You’re listening to ‘Sonth’, a Kashmiri- Hindustani bilingual podcast on hot-button historical, political, and socio-economic issues of Jammu and Kashmir, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo.

Meher Rather is a behavioral psychologist and social activist based in Srinagar. In this episode, she talks about the predicament of a Kashmiri Muslim woman arrested in a culture deeply influenced by dogmatic beliefs. Wriggling her way out of an abusive relationship, Meher narrates her journey to finding freedom as a public speaker and activist working towards the betterment of women in the valley. She shares insights on Kashmiri Muslim girls growing up in conflict-ridden Kashmir and issues plaguing their young minds.