With domestic violence cases remaining at an all-time high across Pakistan, Bushra Ansari took to her YouTube channel to publicly denounce all physical and mental abuse perpetrated against women.“Women who are educated and independent should leave as soon as there is even one instance of physical abuse,” she stated. “The first time you get smacked or have your arm twisted, you should know that it will always be like this. ”Acknowledging that walking away is not always feasible for women from a financially disadvantaged background, Bushra went on to condemn the parents who fail to rescue their daughters from an abusive marriage. She also noted that whilst she was not advocating the needless break up of a home, she highlighted the importance of financial independence in a woman so that she has agency in her own life.

“All women should pick up a skill. Whether it is sewing or becoming a chef or doing something online – it doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you can support yourself,” stressed Bushra. “Once you aren’t worried about someone else keeping a roof over your head, you will have mental security.”