Marriage therapist Shamseddin Giwa is talking about something many Nigerians feel but few say out loud: why so many marriages fall apart, and why so many women stay long after they should have left.
In an exclusive interview with Premium Times, Giwa breaks down the patterns he sees repeatedly in his practice, from the societal pressures that keep women locked in unhappy unions to the moment when walking away stops being a choice and becomes a necessity.
His perspective cuts through the silence that often surrounds troubled marriages in Nigerian communities, where the expectation to "make it work" can override a person's wellbeing entirely.
If you have ever wondered what a therapist actually sees behind closed doors, this conversation is worth your time.
Originally published by Premium Times.