DearEX Podcast | Silent Divorce: Navigating the Unseen Challenges of Separation and Patriarchy with Alka Duggal | Ep 11

DEAREX PODCAST SERIES : Welcome to DearEX, a new podcast series from the creators of The Mohua Show. In this podcast show, we will speak to individuals who've had the courage to call it quits in their relationships and marriages when it wasn't working any longer.We will discuss the dreaded D word of divorce, which most of us shy away from. DearEX will speak to once married, now single folks, people going through heartbreak, counsellors and lawyers to bring you honest, trippy truths of what it took to say no more. We all know to call it quits isn't easy. To D or not to D isn't really an easy question to answer. Episode 11In this emotional and candid podcast episode, Alka Duggal, shares her painful journey of dealing with a "silent divorce" and the challenges of separation after 20 years of marriage. She explains the concept of silent divorce, where couples remain together in public but have no relationship in private. Alka discusses her struggles, including feeling unloved, societal judgment, and the difficulty of leaving a toxic environment. Despite being financially supported by her husband post-separation, she highlights the complexity of her situation, where she must navigate daily life with a smile while grappling with uncertainty about her identity and marital status.Alka recounts her experience of being pressured to leave her husband's house, the lack of support from her parents, and the pivotal moment when her daughter’s words gave her the strength to move out. She reflects on the deeply ingrained patriarchal norms that require women to adapt to their husband’s family, often at the cost of their own well-being. Alka advocates for raising boys with respect for women and teaching them to share household responsibilities. She emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and understanding in relationships, hoping for a future where women are valued and treated as equals.DisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #DearEXPodcast #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #PositiveDivorce #AlkaDuggal #SilentDivorceThanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.