Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, is thinking back on her battle with drugs.
She warned people not to despise drugs or addiction in a long post on her Instagram page. She advised them to pray for those trapped because, beneath the mayhem, there is a soul in pain, lost, and desperate for a way out.
“Hate the drugs.
Hate the addiction
But don’t ever stop praying for the one stuck in t.
Cause behind that chaos is a soul that’s hurting, lost, and desperate for a way out.
I was once the chaos that people judged.
The noise. The mess. The broken decisions.
But what many didn’t see was the truth behind it all.
Behind the anger, the addiction, the self-destruction,
was a soul screaming for help, not attention.
I wasn’t lost because I loved the darkness.
I was lost because I was hurting.
I was desperate for relief, for peace, for someone to see past my actions and hear my cry.
Drugs weren’t the problem; they were the symptom.
Addiction wasn’t my identity; it was my escape from pain I didn’t know how to name.
And yet, God heard the cries I couldn’t articulate.
When people saw chaos, Heaven saw a wounded soul worth rescuing.
When I was written off, God was writing a comeback.
So hate the drugs.
Hate the addiction.
But never stop praying for the person trapped inside it.
because that person is not weak, not worthless, not beyond redemption.
I am living proof that behind the chaos can be a destiny waiting for healing.
And if God could pull me out, restore me, and give me a voice.
Then no soul is too far gone.
Never stop praying
Somebody’s life depends on it.”
As Tonto Dikeh reflects on her journey through the darkest of times, her words serve as a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction. Her courage in sharing her story is a testament to the power of resilience and redemption.
By speaking out, she offers a lifeline to those feeling trapped and alone, reminding them that recovery is possible and that they are not defined by their struggles. Tonto’s message is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to seek help, and that the first step towards healing is often the bravest one.
