Shweta Tiwari Opens Up About Surviving Domestic Violence And Its Impact On Her Children
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Domestic violence is a common problem that occurs within Indian society. Whether the marriages are love marriages or arranged, many are plagued with cases of spousal abuse, as in the case of popular television actress Shweta Tiwari and her two marriages. The actress had been married to a man named Raja Chaudhary when she was only 19, but she was allegedly subjected to domestic violence at his hands. The actress, who shared a daughter named Palak Tiwari with Raja Chaudhary, decided to walk away from the abusive marriage and take her daughter with her. The actress didn’t let her abusive past relationship stop her from searching for new love, and soon she met and married television actor Abhinav Kohli. The pair had a son named Reyansh together, and all seemed to be well in the blended family at first. Unfortunately, the actress allegedly faced a similar fate with her second husband. She is currently separated from her second husband. Recently, during an interview, Shweta Tiwari opened up about the impact her failed marriages had on her children.
A Tough Time Expressing Pain
In a candid chat with a leading daily, Shweta spoke about how she notices that both of her children have a bad habit of keeping their true emotions hidden and had stated that she believed her wrong choices in men had a significant impact on the lives of her children. She stated that her kids are always happy even when things are not so pleasant around them. In the interview, she stated that she wondered if they were hiding something from her. She added that she had even considered taking them both to a counselor and finding out the real reason they were having a tough time expressing their emotions.
She spoke about how her older child, Palak, had allegedly seen her ex-husband beating Shweta up and that she saw everything at the young age of six. Shweta added that Palak had witnessed the police entering their house and her mother going with them. She added that although her son Reyansh is only four years old, he already knows about the police and judges. She stated that going to the police was going to be the only way that she could free herself out of what she believed was the mess that she had landed herself in. The actress stated that she knew her kids were in the mess that she had created because of her bad choices in men. She said that she knew that this situation was her fault. She added that she does not tell her children not to talk to their fathers but that they voluntarily choose not to talk to their fathers often. In the end, Shweta stated that she just wants her children to be happy.
Sharing A Special Message On International Women’s Day
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On International Women’s Day, Shweta Tiwari decided to release a public service announcement about domestic violence. She spoke about how many women do not speak up about facing domestic violence as they believe that their children will face the repercussions. She recollected her own story and added that women should speak up against domestic violence to set a good example for their children. She said that because she spoke up against domestic violence, her daughter is a stronger person and that her daughter witnessed her at her most vulnerable. Shweta also shared a note to her daughter Palak and stated that she will always be there for Palak but that she also wanted her daughter to be ready to fight her own battles.
Shweta recalled her own experiences with domestic violence and stated that although she had been through a lot in life and felt extremely vulnerable, she stood up for herself and did what was right to set a good example for her daughter. She added that her daughter has only learned to be stronger through watching her. She stated that if women remain silent about domestic violence, their children will learn to accept it as normal. She said that if women decide to stand up against domestic violence, their children will learn to differentiate between right and wrong.
Shweta also revealed that she faced a lot of discouragement when she decided to speak out against domestic abuse. She stated that people believed that her speaking out would have a negative impact on her children. She revealed that people often still criticize her for taking the step but that she believes in ignoring what others have to say. She stated that her choices made her daughter more aware and stronger, and more intelligent. She added that although she may not be around to protect her daughter every day, she wants her life to show her daughter the way and be her guiding light. She stated that unless her daughter fights for herself, nobody would really believe her. She added a caption to the video and addressed it to her daughter. Shweta wished her daughter courage, integrity, and strength as she fights life’s battles. She stated that she hoped her experiences and correct actions would serve as a guidepost as she navigates through the obstacles of life.
Shweta ended her caption by asking all the women who are undergoing domestic violence not to be silent anymore and to speak up for their children’s sake. She also added the Dial 181 number to ask women to seek out help if they were facing domestic violence. It’s incredible that Shweta Tiwari is speaking out about her experiences and sharing ways to help people who may be facing domestic violence. Do let us know all of your thoughts on this article in the comment section below.
