Prominent Pakistani actress and host, Juggan Kazim recenrty shared her experiences with domestic violence at the hands of her former husband during a podcast.
Juggan disclosed that her first marriage, which she entered in secrecy against her parents' wishes, was initially based on her own choice and love.
However, she added that just three weeks into the marriage, her husband began to subject her to physical abuse.
She noted that abuse often starts with verbal insults, which can escalate to physical violence, emphasising that once physical abuse begins, it tends to persist throughout the relationship.
Reflecting on her ordeal, Juggan advised that a woman should make a decisive choice when abuse first occurs, as it rarely stops once it starts.
She revealed that she endured the abuse for a year and a half before finally deciding to separate.
Regretting her delay in leaving the abusive relationship, she described an incident where, while seven months pregnant, her ex-husband allegedly assaulted her, threw her out of the house in torn clothes, and subjected her to further abuse.
Kazim expressed gratitude to the neighbours who came to her aid during that challenging time, offering her support and a blanket.
She acknowledged that the choice of her partner was her own mistake and did not hold others responsible for the abuse she endured.
The host also mentioned that while many shared their experiences on social media following the viral Noor Mukadam case, she chose to remain silent due to her past and a desire to avoid publicity.
Kazim concluded by noting that her past is behind her and that her son, Hamza, is now 18 years old. She expressed appreciation that Hamza has been raised by her second husband, Faisal Naqvi, who is also his father.
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