Sonya Sundas Reveals the Reality of Divorce Stigma

By Atif Bashir | Published October 9, 2025 | 1:42 pm | 15 views

Pakistani TV host and model Sonya Sundas recently appeared on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, where she opened up about her painful and emotional journey after divorce. Speaking with honesty and courage, Sonya shared the struggles women face in a society that is quick to judge but slow to understand especially when it comes to divorced women in the media industry.

Sonya revealed that she got married at a very young age when she was not emotionally mature enough to handle the challenges of married life. After her marriage, she moved into a joint family setup a lifestyle that was completely different from what she had grown up in. Coming from a small, nuclear household, she found it difficult to adjust to this new environment, which eventually took a toll on her mental and emotional well-being.

While discussing her divorce, Sonya spoke about the double standards and judgmental mindset that exist in our society. She said that when a woman in the media gets divorced, people automatically assume it was her fault that she did something wrong or behaved inappropriately. “No one ever stops to think that maybe the man was the problem,” she said. Her words reflected a painful truth about how women are often blamed for failed marriages, while men are rarely held accountable.

Sonya also pointed out how the reactions to divorce are unfairly gendered. “When a man gets divorced, people barely talk about it. But when a woman does, her entire character is questioned,” she explained. This societal hypocrisy, according to her, makes the emotional pain of divorce even worse. Women not only have to heal from a broken relationship but also face constant public scrutiny and gossip.

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Recalling a particularly traumatic moment, Sonya shared how, during her divorce proceedings, she once sat alone in a café waiting for a colleague. She was dressed modestly in a traditional shalwar kameez, yet the way people around her stared made her feel unsafe and objectified. “I felt like a piece of meat surrounded by wolves,” she said. The experience was so distressing that she broke down in tears the moment her colleague arrived. She described that day as one of the most terrifying and unforgettable experiences of her life.

Through her emotional and powerful story, Sonya Sundas shed light on the cruel reality divorced women continue to face in our culture. Instead of receiving empathy or support, many are met with judgment, gossip, and isolation. Her courage to speak up about her experiences serves as a reminder that divorce should never define a woman’s worth and that it’s time society learns to treat divorced women with compassion and respect.

Sonya’s heartfelt interview has gone viral online, with many people praising her for breaking the silence on a topic that is often hidden in shame. Her story has sparked important conversations about gender bias, social empathy, and the need for acceptance, encouraging women everywhere to stand tall despite the stigma.