Etinosa Idemudia, a popular Nollywood actress, has opened up about her past struggles with substance abuse, revealing that she turned to illicit substances as a way to escape the abuses she endured from her estranged husband.
In a candid conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Etinosa shared that she got married at the age of 22 and experienced severe domestic violence, which put her life in jeopardy.
The actress confessed that she was terrified of her ex-husband and the violence she faced. She admitted that the situation drove her to resort to drugs as a coping mechanism. She would intoxicate herself before her husband’s return to create a sense of peace, regardless of his actions or words.
Etinosa eventually made the decision to leave the marriage after her prayers and fasting failed to bring about any positive change in her husband’s behavior.
Recalling her naivety at the time, she described herself as being unaware and easily manipulated. She got married at a young age and was subjected to her ex-husband’s assertion that he was not just her friend but her lord, exerting control over her.
Etinosa’s revelation sheds light on the traumatic experiences she endured during her past relationship, as well as the struggles she faced in finding a way out of the cycle of abuse.