Sania Mirza lauds Nadia Jamil’s incredible journey of inspiration and resilience

WEB DESK: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has shared her profound admiration for Pakistani actress and child rights activist Nadia Jamil, labeling her as “truly inspiring.”

Mirza expressed her respect on X in response to Nadia’s candid discussion about overcoming childhood trauma, including her experiences as a survivor of child sexual abuse.

Mirza wrote: “You are so truly inspiring. I’ve been following you and everything you do… so so amazing.”

You are so truly inspiring 💙 I’ve been following you and everything you do .. so so amazing 🤗 https://t.co/yRNBtXaTIF

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) September 12, 2023

Nadia, sharing her journey toward healing on the microblogging platform, described the long and challenging path she undertook, including dealing with “agonising pain” and “hiding from situations and people” while enduring profound unhappiness.

She emphasised the importance of self-respect, self-protection, and self-love, stating, “I am responsible for taking care of the child within me & I am responsible for every other child whose healing I can somehow facilitate.”

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As a survivor of sexual abuse, Nadia stressed the significance of acknowledging the feelings that individuals experience while coming to terms with their traumatic past. She highlighted that every child, including the child within adults, matters greatly, and healing is possible.

It’s taken a long time getting here, but Alhamdolillah I am truly blessed, & can say with my head high, I am a survivor, who learned how to become a blessed thriver. I walked through agonising pain, zero self esteem, constantly out sourcing my happiness, & hiding from situations… pic.twitter.com/aIipNe03qN

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) September 12, 2023

Meanwhile, she encouraged individuals to face their fears at their own pace, feel sadness, and acknowledge their fears while stressing the importance of ‘breathing’.

She also expressed her gratitude to Emma-Jane Taylor, the founder of the #notmyshame campaign against CSA, for helping her find her “beautiful tribes.” She called on others not to shame the victims but to hold their abusers accountable.

In a powerful call to action, Nadia urged Pakistan and the global community to unite in saying that shame belongs solely to rapists. She advocated for facilitating healing and creating a world where every CSA survivor becomes a thriver.

Heartfelt messages flow in for Nadia

Users were profoundly inspired by Nadia’s remarkable courage, and their affection for the actress overflowed. Now, let’s explore the heartwarming messages she received, starting with a message from the founder of the #notmyshame movement, Emma Jane Taylor.

You are a shining light that inspires so many, including me 🫶🏼 am proud to have made our way to your country and to be united as one across the world 🌎 thank you for being with me and for showing us all, it’s ok 🙏🏼

— Emma-Jane Taylor (E-J) 🇬🇧 (@ejtayloruk) September 12, 2023

A user said.

well said. a brave woman and a courageous character. Proud of you as a pakistani

— Wajahat Masood (@wajahatmasood) September 13, 2023

Such an empowering message.

More power to you Ma’am!! The posts on your page offer so much – sometimes leave us with a valuable learning, sometimes with a good laugh & sometimes with important aspects to think over!! Thank you for sharing the stories of your life and the lives around you & inspiring us…

— Akriti Sharma (@BeingAkriti_) September 13, 2023

Indeed, she is a true inspiration.

You are such an inspiration for all those who want to fight on in overcoming this menace. Keep healthy and be a beacon of hope for many more!

— khuram Idrees (@mkhuramidrees) September 12, 2023

Appreciation is pouring in from all directions.

Yay Nadia! It’s so good you have joined the #notmyshame movement. 🫶🏻

— Lynne Cole (@Lynne_Cole_) September 12, 2023