Actress Etinosa Idemudia Opens Up About Escaping Domestic Abuse Through Drug Addiction
Written by maxfmeditor3 on June 21, 2023
Actress Etinosa Idemudia
In a candid conversation with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has bravely revealed her struggle with drug addiction as a means of escaping the abusive relationship she endured with her estranged husband. The talented actress, who tied the knot at a young age, recounts the harrowing experiences of domestic violence that pushed her to the edge and nearly cost her life.
Etinosa recounts how she lived in constant fear of her ex-husband, subjected to brutal domestic violence that left her traumatized. The abuse took such a toll on her well-being that she resorted to illicit substances in a desperate attempt to find solace and escape the torment. The toxic environment at home left her emotionally scarred, leading her down a dark path of addiction.
The talented actress discloses that she would numb herself with drugs in anticipation of her ex-husband’s return home, a time when most women would feel joy and anticipation. However, for Etinosa, it became a means of self-preservation, enabling her to endure the verbal and physical assaults without losing her composure. She shares the heartbreaking reality of just staring at him, detached from the pain, longing for some semblance of peace in her turbulent life.
After relentless prayers and fasting failed to change her husband, Etinosa finally summoned the courage to break free from the shackles of her abusive marriage. She acknowledges her naivety and lack of understanding at the tender age of 22 when she entered into the union. Her ex-husband’s oppressive words, reminding her that he was not a friend but a lord, stripped her of her agency and left her feeling powerless.
Despite the darkness she endured, Etinosa emerged from her traumatic past with newfound strength and resilience. She chose to share her story, not to seek sympathy, but to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of domestic violence. By speaking out, she hopes to inspire and empower other victims to break free from their own cycles of abuse and find their voices.
