Changing Suits
Members of the South Asian Community often go through similar experiences, but don’t discuss problems outside of family out of concern for ‘what the community will say’. Over time, this has led to taboo topics, isolation, oppression, and inequality. And enough is enough. Hosted by second generation British South Asian sisters Taj and Bal, the Changing Suits podcast helps members of the South Asian Community across generation, gender, and geography develop a common understanding and awareness of issues affecting the community, so that the community can thrive. The podcast also gives people outside of the community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of South Asian culture and values so they can help build services, companies, and a society that are better and more inclusive. Tune in each week for a closer look at modern South Asian life with a dose of tradition.
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Changing Suits
Divorced, When Can I Move On?
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Have you ever wondered if it's "too soon" to move on after a divorce? Are you worried about what your family or community might think if you start a new relationship? Should you follow your heart, or the expectations of those around you?
In this episode of The Cultural Barrier, Bal and Taj respond to a real question sent in by one of our listeners. After being divorced for a year, he's found happiness in a new relationship—but he's struggling with the pressure and judgement he fears from his parents and the South Asian community.
Rather than giving a simple answer, Bal and Taj explore the situation from both perspectives. They discuss the emotional journey of rebuilding your life after divorce, while also considering the cultural expectations, family dynamics and community pressures that many British South Asians experience.
This honest and balanced conversation asks whether there is ever a "right" time to move on, how to navigate feelings of guilt, loyalty and judgement, and why rebuilding your life after divorce can be particularly challenging when culture and community expectations are involved.
Whether you've been through divorce yourself, supported someone who has, or simply want to understand the cultural barriers many people face, this episode offers relatable discussion, honest opinions and practical insights that may help you see the situation from a different perspective.