The Dark Side of Arranged Marriages with Dee

from But What Will People Say · host Disha Mistry Mazepa

Send us Fan MailTW: sexual assault, emotional abuse, manipulation, arranged marriageDee joins us this week to share her extremely personal story in an effort to make others in her situation feel less alone. She was manipulated by her family to agree to an arranged engagement to a man she didn't know, moved from India to Canada where she met her Canadian boyfriend, and continues to struggle to end her engagement. She talks about her deeply personal experience with sexual assault, the impact on her mental health and seeking help, and the lack of support provided within the South Asian community. If you would like to get in touch with Dee please reach out to Disha via IG or email If you need help: Crisis text line: Text HOME to 741741National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673Suicide Prevention: The Jed Foundation Domestic Violence: Sakhi Music by: Crexwell Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaLike the show on FB here. Contact me at [email protected] Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.Support the showAdd me on GoodReadsFollow me on Instagram @Disha.MazepaDishaMazepa.comSHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Code FESTIVE6 (buy 5 get 1 free)Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Like the show on FB here. Music by: Crexwell Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

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