Austin Faani, the husband of Nollywood actress Chacha Eke, has opened up about his experience living with a partner who is dealing with mental illness.
Chacha Eke has publicly revealed that she suffers from bipolar disorder, and her struggles have been witnessed through various incidents shared on social media.
A few months ago, Chacha Eke shared a distressing episode in which she experienced a manic episode. She detailed how she wandered the streets, hotels, and beaches for days, even using a fake ID to travel to Ghana by boat.
Sharing his perspective, Austin Faani recounted a specific incident when his wife woke him up abruptly at 1 a.m. by smashing a mirror. Chacha Eke claimed to have seen people emerging from the mirror and felt compelled to break it.
Faani went on to describe how he sought spiritual intervention for his wife’s condition as it worsened. Living with a partner dealing with mental health challenges presents unique struggles, and Faani’s account sheds light on some of the difficulties he has faced in supporting his wife through her journey.
Watch the video below.