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Video: Ayo Adesanya Opens Up On Abusive Marriage And Alcoholism
By Benjamin Abioye
Veteran actress Ayo Adesanya has revealed enduring a decade of abuse in her marriage, how it led to alcoholism, and the shame that kept her from leaving.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ayo Adesanya, has shared how her past marriage, which was filled with abuse, deeply affected her life.
In a conversation with Chude Jideonwo, the actress revealed that the toxic relationship led her to alcoholism. She also recalled how her former husband tried to control her career, even going as far as threatening her with a knife.
Adesanya explained that the abuse lasted for a decade, and despite suffering so much, she felt trapped because she feared being judged for leaving her marriage.
She said, “Anywhere my ex-husband saw me, he would beat me. He beat me so much that I became an alcoholic. But I couldn’t leave because of the shame of people saying I couldn’t keep a man.”
The actress’s experience sheds light on the struggles many women face in abusive marriages and the societal pressure that often keeps them silent.
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