Importance of empathy: Saheefa thanks husband, loved ones for support during mental health struggles

The Pakistani star previously addressed her battle with suicidal thoughts through social media

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak, who is a renowned name in the industry, has been speaking candidly about her recent struggle with mental health. Through a series of Instagram stories, the starlet spoke of her fight with grief, adding an emphasis on her struggle with coming to terms with the lack of support she has experienced. 

However, the model-turned-actor recently took to Instagram to sing praises of those who stepped forth to show her support after her candor, particularly her husband who she claims has been a tremendous support during this time. 

 

 

 

 

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After a year of stagnant posting, which one presumably attributes to the struggles in her personal life, Saheefa marked her Instagram feed with a candid phone picture of herself with her husband. The warm photograph captures the model wearing a big smile, her husband standing behind her. 

The caption read, “He promised he’ll fix it and he did.” The post follows another moment of gratitude the model had taken to appreciate her husband’s efforts when she said, “And a very public shoutout to my husband, I just don’t know how he is dealing with all of this alone while living miles away. Seeing [the] love of your life struggling poorly each day kills you. I know you feel helpless and it is terrible and I understand that. Khizer, I don’t know what good I have done in my life to deserve a support system like you.”

However, it seems her partner is not the only person Khattak acknowledges. In her stories, she writes, “I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you wonderful individuals who reached out to me with messages of concern, prayers, love, sympathy, and support. While I may not have been able to respond to each one personally, I want you to know that I read and appreciated every single message.”

She continues on to say, “Reflecting on what occurred before remains challenging for me, and it can still be unsettling to delve into the specifics. However, let us shift our focus towards the positivity and joy that has since come my way. Words cannot adequately convey just how grateful I am for each and every one of you. Your prayers, check-ins, and genuine empathy touched me deeply, and I will forever be indebted to your thoughtfulness. You are all incredible individuals, and your support means the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” 

In the past few days, the actor had expressed her feelings on social media regarding the deteriorating and worrisome nature of her state of mental health; “I want everyone to know who is reading this, having a nice car or a house or being able to afford anything or everything cannot always assure you happiness. It (might) bring you ease but your true home is your soul and [the] soul needs its very own kind of food.”

Saheefa's openness and vulnerability are a testament to the importance of empathetic consciousness one must hold for themselves as well as others around them. Her story serves as an apt reminder of the daily struggles of achieving emotional well-being and the importance of social sensitivity.