Stigma

The Silent Struggle: Divorce Stigma in South Asian Communities

August 22, 2023

In the vibrant tapestry of South Asian cultures, divorce remains an unspoken, yet highly prevalent, issue. While modernisation and globalisation have led to significant societal changes, divorce continues to be cloaked in shame, especially for South Asian communities. The Cultural Fabric Traditional South Asian societies are deeply rooted in conservative

My Story

July 31, 2020

I thought I’d re-introduce my self and my story as the founder of the Asian Single Parents Network which I’ve run for the last 9 years. My name is Aruna, and as a young girl I always dreamed of the perfect wedding day. The romance of it all, and the

Divorce in Asian Communities – Is it possible to overcome stigma?

July 15, 2020

Sara Davison shares her thoughts with the Asian Single Parents Network on the stigma around divorce in Asian culture, and suggests some useful tips. There is a good reason that divorce is known as one of the most traumatic life events you can ever encounter, second only to the death