EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 48 MIN
Fatima Bhutto on Surviving a Coercive Control Relationship
from The Conversation Room podcast with Sarah Malik
In this episode, acclaimed writer Fatima Bhutto opens up about growing up inside Pakistan’s most famous political dynasty - often compared to the Kennedys. At just 14 years old, Fatima’s life changed forever when her beloved father, Mir Murtaza Bhutto, was assassinated outside their Karachi home.Drawing from her memoir, The Hour of the Wolf, Fatima speaks candidly about trauma, secrets and the loneliness that can exist behind public fame. She also reveals, for the first time, her experience surviving a secret decade-long coercive control relationship with a charismatic and controlling man.And she shares the story of the unexpected companion who helped her find love and healing: Coco, her fiercely loyal Jack Russell terrier.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse call 1800 RESPECT.For more special content subscribe to: sarahbmalik.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, acclaimed writer Fatima Bhutto opens up about growing up inside Pakistan’s most famous political dynasty - often compared to the Kennedys. At just 14 years old, Fatima’s life changed forever when her beloved father, Mir Murtaza Bhutto, was assassinated outside their Karachi home.Drawing from her memoir, The Hour of the Wolf, Fatima speaks candidly about trauma, secrets and the loneliness that can exist behind public fame. She also reveals, for the first time, her experience surviving a secret decade-long coercive control relationship with a charismatic and controlling man.And she shares the story of the unexpected companion who helped her find love and healing: Coco, her fiercely loyal Jack Russell terrier.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse call 1800 RESPECT.For more special content subscribe to: sarahbmalik.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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