Veteran actor Atiqa Odho has a career spanning over two decades to her credit, which includes several acclaimed titles such as Sitara Aur Mehrunissa and Humsafar. Celebrated star had previously shared her story of being in an abusive marriage.

Now, in light of Sara Inam's gruesome murder at hands of her husband of three months, Shahnawaz Amir, Odho has taken to Instagram and shared her own ordeal once again while advising women to get out of toxic relationships.

"I write this in hope that it may help someone reading it realise that your life is in your own hands," actress penned. "Having survived both physical and emotional abuse as a young woman, I feel it is my duty to help others get out of toxic relationships. Abuse of any kind is unacceptable regardless of who it's coming from. Walk away and never look back."

She went on to add, "If you allow anyone to mistreat you they will form a habit to do so and it only gets worse with time. Abuser gets addicted to such behaviour and never stops. Your life, yourself worth and your dignity are precious so take control of them and be strong. Many will tell you things that weaken your own resolve but never listen to them."

She concluded, "Only listen to your gut and mind, not even your heart for it falters a lot. Trust me when I say this, you can do much better so do not compromise and put your life at risk for anyone. Get out while you still can!"

Odho, who has been divorced twice in past, reflected on her upbringing in an unstable environment last year in a tell all. "I made decisions that were okay at time but didn't work out in long run.

"I married young and had children young, I went to school after kids. I realised that I did all of these things because of childhood trauma or emotional needs, I understood it, so I needed to fix it.

Odho stressed importance of valuing nothing else over safety and wellbeing of yourself and your children.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 08 2022

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