Ghanaian actress Vicky Zugah has shared her story of surviving an abusive marriage at the maiden edition of the “Be Inspired by Tima” Women’s Conference. The conference, themed “Turning Pain into Purpose,” brought together women to discuss recognising their worth and finding the courage to walk away from abuse. Vicky's story is one of courage and resilience, as she recounts the difficult decision to leave her abusive marriage while eight months pregnant.
According to Vicky, her abusive relationship began with verbal abuse, but escalated to physical violence when her then-partner hit her for the first time. She had hoped that the incident was isolated, but it became a pattern of abuse, leaving her increasingly afraid for her life. Her pregnancy did not spare her from the beatings, and at eight months pregnant, she made the difficult decision to leave the relationship.
Vicky's decision to leave was not taken lightly, as her former partner had told her that she would amount to nothing without him and would not be able to properly care for their child on her own. However, years later, her story has taken a very different turn. Vicky has built a name for herself in the Ghanaian entertainment industry while raising her son, who is now 10 years old.
Vicky brought her son along to the conference as a testament to how far a woman can go when she loves herself enough to walk out of abuse. She encouraged women facing abuse to understand that they have the power to make decisions about their own future. “Divorce is not the end of the world,” she told the women, urging them not to remain in situations where their lives are at risk.
Vicky also had a message for mothers whose daughters confide in them about difficulties in their marriages. She urged them to believe and support their children rather than dismissing their experiences or encouraging them to remain in abusive homes. For her, it is better for a woman to leave an abusive relationship and have the opportunity to rebuild her life than to remain until the situation becomes fatal.
The “Be Inspired by Tima” Women’s Conference aims to empower women to turn their pain into purpose. The conference provided a platform for women to share their stories and experiences, with the goal of inspiring and motivating others to take control of their lives. Vicky's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination.
Vicky's experience serves as a reminder that abuse is a serious issue that affects many women. Her story highlights the importance of supporting survivors of abuse and providing them with the resources they need to rebuild their lives. By sharing her story, Vicky hopes to inspire others to find the courage to walk away from abuse and start anew.
Key points
- Vicky Zugah recounts her experience in an abusive marriage and encourages women to find the courage to walk away from abuse.
- The actress urges mothers to believe and support their daughters who confide in them about difficulties in their marriages.
- Vicky's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.
