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The Silent Struggle: Divorce Stigma in South Asian Communities

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

Breaking Free from Benefits, Flexible Working and Self-Employment

Julie Hawkins, Founder of the Single Mums Business Network and Non-Executive Director of ASPN, has a valuable webinar on Breaking Free from Benefits, Flexible Working and Self-Employment. Drawing from her journey as a single mum, Julie highlights the challenges of navigating the world of work as a primary carer, whether it’s in employment

10 Years of the Asian Single Parents Network

Last month, the Asian Single Parents Network CIC celebrated a very special milestone, our 10th Anniversary.https://www.facebook.com/Asian-Single-Parents-Network-CIC-1508940676064136 The first pic was taken just before the time when I started the group. The second is a more recent one. My daughter is now 18 going on 30 and just started university! She

Divorce Podcast

I was interviewed recently by Kate Daly of Amicable for their Divorce Podcast. You can listen to the full recording in Episode 9 here: http://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/  Alternatively, you can read the blog below:   Kate: Let’s start hearing a bit about your background and what led you to create the Asian Single

My Story

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?

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