Join the White Ribbon Run to fight against gender-based violence


Photos By ART CHEN
'Break the Silence, End the Violence' is the theme of the White Ribbon Run, says AWAM deputy president Ng.

As a child, Myra grew up in a home where there was domestic violence, but she thought it was "normal".

"I never realised that other families functioned very differently from my family. The atmosphere at home was usually very harsh and tense. I thought this was 'normal' as I had never been to anyone else's home before. But when I was 18, I had a boyfriend (now my husband) and when I went to his home, I was so amazed and astonished because there was love and acceptance, it's so different from my home," she says.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Family

Young Malaysian woman in railway career proves circumstances don't define one's future
Pregnancy should not be a reason to stop exercising completely, experts say
In older women, too much coffee may affect bone health
How blinking frequency in children relates to their development
This Malaysian is 93 and still dishing out her famous achar Sarawak
Sewing patchwork from upcycled material keeps 92YO Malaysian great-grandma active
Parents' checklist: How to protect your child from the haze
Helping children breathe easier during the hazy season
Helping women take the next step towards better health
This school in Senegal is guiding girls to be the leaders of tomorrow

Others Also Read