Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has bravely revealed that she turned to illicit substances as a means to escape the abuses inflicted upon her by her estranged husband.

At the young age of 22, Etinosa entered into marriage and soon became a victim of brutal domestic violence, enduring harrowing experiences that nearly cost her life.

In a candid conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actress shed light on the terrifying situation she faced with her ex-husband. She shared that the abuse drove her to the point of relying on drugs as a coping mechanism.

Even when her husband returned home, instead of feeling joy, she would tense up and drug herself, ensuring that no matter what he said or did, she remained detached and calm, just to maintain a semblance of peace.

Etinosa admitted feeling a deep fear of her ex-husband, painting a picture of the control he had over her life.

She disclosed, "The domestic violence reached a point where I turned to drugs. As a woman, you should be happy when your husband comes home, but I would numb myself so that regardless of his actions or words, I would just observe him. This was my way of finding tranquility."

The actress, originally from Edo State, eventually found the strength to leave the marriage after her relentless prayers and fasting failed to bring about any positive change in her husband.

Reflecting on her naive state at the time, she confessed, "I was inexperienced and ignorant. I didn't know any better. I was 22 when I got married. My ex-husband made it clear to me that he was not my friend but my lord."

Etinosa Idemudia's courageous revelation sheds light on the traumatic experiences she endured and the path she took to escape her abusive marriage.