Kikelomo Atanda-Owo reveals two divorces before Reuben Abati

Two failed marriages, one to a closeted spouse and another to an abusive partner, preceded Kikelomo Atanda-Owo's fresh start with Reuben Abati.

Atanda-Owo opens up on past marriages

• Kikelomo Atanda-Owo went through two divorces before meeting Abati.
• Her first husband turned out to be gay without her knowledge.
• Marriage number two involved serial infidelity and abuse.
• She and Abati tied the knot in 2020 after all of that.

Kids and self-discovery reframed everything

• Atanda-Owo calls her children the greatest investment of her life.
• Finding personal clarity came before finding the right partner.
• Her upbringing shaped how she confused love with commitment.
• A grandmother's passing left her craving emotional stability early on.

Advice she is putting out there

• Gay individuals should be upfront instead of deceiving partners.
• Abusive relationships deserve an exit, not endurance.
• Self-awareness matters more than outside opinions on your choices.
• Aligning with the right person only works after healing first.