Foluke, however, said she is glad that she left the marriage when she did because she probably would have been dead by now
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola-Salako has recalled how she endured an abusive marriage because of societal pressure.
The mother of two made this known during a recent interview with TVC, where she said she is glad that she eventually left the union when she did because she probably would have been dead by now.
According to the thespian, who specializes in Yoruba movies, she remained with her first husband for four years despite being constantly abused by him because of what people will say.
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Foluke also said her ex-hubby started abusing her on the first night of their wedding.
She, however, went on to say she is grateful to God that despite her ordeal, she was blessed with wonderful children in the marriage.
She said, “My first marriage, on the night of my wedding was when I noticed abuse. But because of what people will say… And God has already orchestrated it because my wonderful kids are from the marriage.
“When I finally decided to step out [of the marriage], people did not understand why I stepped out. But I understood that I needed to go. A lot of people did not receive it well, but if I hadn’t stepped out, if I had died there, by now I would have been a forgotten case.
“So, it is better for people not to accept my reality or my truth but I accept my own truth than for me to lose my life in the process of trying to prove to the world what I’m going through.”
