Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh has shared how religious faith helped her recover from depression and thoughts of suicide. The performer posted on Instagram that she battled anger and despair before experiencing what she calls a spiritual transformation that brought her peace.
Dikeh wrote that depression had been constant in her life and that emotional suffering felt inescapable before her religious awakening changed her perspective. She said turning to God replaced her anger with patience and helped her develop compassion for others rather than passing judgment.
The mother of one also disclosed she has adopted celibacy as part of her dedication to religious principles. Dikeh stated she has reconnected with God after years of personal struggles and mental anguish that nearly ended her life.
Dikeh wrote that depression had been constant in her life and that emotional suffering felt inescapable before her religious awakening changed her perspective. She said turning to God replaced her anger with patience and helped her develop compassion for others rather than passing judgment.
The mother of one also disclosed she has adopted celibacy as part of her dedication to religious principles. Dikeh stated she has reconnected with God after years of personal struggles and mental anguish that nearly ended her life.
