Controversial relationship expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO has recounted her experiences from her early marriage, disclosing that she was groomed by her former spouse.
In a video shared on her Instagram account on 28th of January, 2025, Blessing revealed that she encountered her ex-husband while she was still a minor, and they married once she reached the legal age of consent.
She recounted, “I was 14 to 15 years old when I met my ex-husband who was 14 years older than me. I got married to him when I was 18 and I divorced him when I was 20. He groomed me and I was a virgin. He was the first man I ever met, he groomed me and married me but guess what? I left. That’s why there is a blessing CEO today. I had a son for that man and the first ever scar on my body was my C-section scar.”
Blessing elaborated on how her marriage forced her into adulthood prematurely, stating that she missed out on her youth. “I never experienced a youthful phase because I was so young and had to mature quickly. I was never involved in the typical dating scene.”
Prompt News reports that her marriage concluded when she was 20, but the divorce proceedings extended over five years.
“Even after I left the man at 21 he stressed me until I was 26 on that divorce matter. It took me 5 years to get a divorce and custody, he threatened me. I had to wait for us to properly get a divorce before I could move on with my life. Even when I left, society shamed me,” she said.
The relationship expert urged women in toxic relationships or marriages to take the courageous step to leave when necessary, irrespective of societal judgment.
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