Domestic violence, particularly marital rape, is an abominable class of crimes that’s under the radar in Malaysian public discourse. Many women have become victims, suffering in silence and without hope to live a fulfilling and rewarding life. They remain scared and traumatized for the rest of their days. Further, there is no political will to address this issue squarely in the eye and to legislate to criminalise marital rape. Neelambika is a victim of marital rape. Even after her divorce, she suffered alone, haunted by the devastation to her well-being. Gradually, she rebuilt her life and dealt with the emotions that plagued her. She has now summoned the courage to speak up, and share her story publicly. Today, she considers herself as a survivor, and no longer a victim. Neelambika actively advocates for public education on the ills of marital rape, and for this scourge to be eliminated as a societal evil. She believes in the right of a wife to be treated as an equal partner in marriage, both emotionally and physically. Neelambika is a volunteer with Women’s Aid Organisation.

1. Neelambika ? Anecdotes. 2. Family violence? Anecdotes. 3. Marital violence ? Anecdotes. 4. Anecdotes.