Actress, Racheal Oniga in an interview with PUNCH gave details of her failed marriage, her regrets and her advice to young ladies.<\/p>\n
Giving reasons why she had to leave the marriage, she said her kids suffered for what they knew nothing of. Excerpts below…<\/p>\n
\u201cMy first born, Olamide, was four years old when I left my marriage.<\/em><\/p>\n
I had to put them all in boarding schools. That is one of the most painful things I have had to do. Whenever I talk about this, it always brings me close to tears. My children paid the price for something they knew nothing about.<\/em><\/p>\n
The factor (her late husband married another woman) that led to the end of my marriage made me determined to prove to him (ex-husband) that I could stand without any man.<\/em><\/p>\n
I was not ready to give any other man the chance to be a hindrance to my children and me. I also made up my mind that I would dedicate my life totally to my children. I toughened my heart and blocked every opportunity to go into any relationship.<\/em><\/p>\n
I saw myself as equal to any man, regardless of how much money he might have. I didn\u2019t want any man to treat my children badly. I was working for my money and I put my kids in good schools. So, what do I need a man for?<\/em><\/p>\n
I felt all men just wanted was to see the beauty of a woman and walk away. With what my ex-husband did to me, you expect me to trust men again? Before we got separated, he was a good and ideal man.<\/em><\/p>\n
But he married another woman and I moved on. But I miss the whole union thing, friendship and sharing things together. My advice to young ladies is to keep and fight for their marriages.<\/em><\/p>\n
Perhaps, I was na\u00efve; I never fought for what was mine, but I still thank God. He made many failed attempts at reconciliation. He knew the type of person I am; that when I say no, it is no.<\/em><\/p>\n
Before death took him (ex-husband) away, he called many times. It was my mistake. I should have fought for my marriage. Any young lady must try her best and fight for her marriage. My decision at that time might not have been the best, but I still thank God. I have my regrets too as a human being.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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