‘Divorce is not a defeat’: Aswathy Sreekanth’s emotional post after Malayali woman’s suicide in Sharjah

In the wake of the recent suicide of a young Malayali woman in Sharjah, actress and writer Aswathy Sreekanth took to Facebook to express her anguish and speak out about the stigma surrounding divorce and abusive relationships.

“No matter how many times we say there’s another world beyond this tangled mess, women still won’t walk away,” she wrote, reflecting on the painful reality that many women remain trapped in relationships out of fear, shame or societal pressure.

What did Aswathy Sreekanth say about divorce?

Aswathy strongly asserted that divorce is not a defeat, but rather a second chance at reclaiming one’s life. “If one person doesn’t belong to us, that’s all it means. There’s life beyond that one person,” she wrote. Emphasising the need to stop romanticising suffering, she urged women to prioritise self-worth over staying in toxic bonds.

She described a harsh societal narrative that often keeps women trapped in abusive situations. “People will beat you in the name of love even more… apologise to you because of love. Others will say, ‘He may beat you, but doesn’t he take care of you like gold?’” she wrote, calling out the culture of enabling abuse.

Aswathy’s message was one of empathy and awakening. She pointed out that many women return to abusive partners despite receiving support, because love has been misdefined for them. “And still, many will continue to die… how many more lives will be lost to this ruined version of love?” she asked.

Why is her post resonating?

Her raw and emotional words have struck a chord with thousands, especially following several recent suicides involving Malayali women in the Gulf. Aswathy’s post is now being widely.

By refusing to sugarcoat the truth, Aswathy Sreekanth has reignited a vital conversation on the need to redefine love, challenge stigma around divorce, and support women to walk away from pain.