Eighteen Years: From “I Do” To “What Did I Do”

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At 24, Dela thought walking down the aisle marked the beginning of her fairytale life. However, the reality was starkly different. Faced with three children under five and the monotony of daily life in the UK, Dela knew she needed a change.

In April 2014, she and her family moved to Ghana, hoping for a fresh start. But instead of newfound happiness, Dela encountered infidelity, emotional trauma, and self-doubt. This painful journey forced her into deep self-reflection about her decision to marry young, whether she was in fact ready for marriage and if she had chosen the right partner.

In March 2022 Dela reached breaking point, after eighteen years of marriage, she finally chose herself and embarked on a new life of freedom. “Eighteen Years: From I Do, To What Did I Do” explores Dela’s tumultuous marriage and the challenges young couples face. It offers candid insights into overcoming marital struggles and starting over.

Dela shares her story to help others consider carefully before committing to marriage and to encourage living authentically, free from the fear of judgement. Too many times we live for other people and what they might think of us. We don’t speak out for fear of offending another person or not being believed.

It has to stop.