EP 3: I Stayed Because I Thought I Had To | Ft Ayesha (@empoweredbymyself)

Grab your Chai. In this episode, Ayesha opens up about the parts of her story that often stay behind closed doors - navigating an unhappy marriage, emotional abuse, faith, cultural expectations, and the pressure to stay when you’re no longer at peace. We talk about what it means to lose yourself trying to make something work, the courage it takes to walk away, and how healing can make space for a different kind of love. This isn’t a conversation about giving up. It’s a conversation about choosing yourself, reclaiming your faith, and realising that sometimes the life you thought was meant for you… isn’t the one that brings you peace. No judgement. No sugar-coating. Just an honest conversation. And trust me… it gets real. – Aarzoo (ChaiiTalks) Ayesha’s Instagram: @empoweredbymyself Ayesha's Clothing Brand: @shuro_clothing TikTok and Instagram: @chaiitalks Studio: ‪@Prestonpodcaststudio‬