A chilling incident unfolded on the evening of August 17 as socialite Farida Sobowale was perilously close to taking her own life by jumping from the renowned Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Shedding light on her harrowing ordeal, Farida's voice note, now virally circulating on social media, has revealed the excruciating emotional turmoil she's endured.
The catalyst for her despair was her marriage to fellow Lagos socialite Demola Okulaja. A lavish N100 million wedding initially signaled the start of their journey together. However, only two short months later, the marriage crumbled, becoming a source of profound agony for Farida. In her poignant narrative, she speaks of the pain of her husband's departure, recounting how he left their matrimonial home and plunged her into an abyss of frustration, confusion, and despair.
Farida's account paints a heartrending picture of how love, in her words, "pushed" her into a relationship that ultimately led to such profound suffering. She reveals that those closest to her had warned against the union, sensing that financial motives might have been at play. She confesses to her own stubbornness, driven by love and the belief that her partner would be a devoted companion and father.
However, as the weight of her despair grew, she faced a grim crossroads, standing on the edge of the Third Mainland Bridge with her SUV parked nearby, contemplating a plunge into the Lagoon. Fortunately, the swift actions of passersby saved her from carrying out her tragic intention. Amidst the turmoil, Farida finds solace in the presence of her children, realizing the profound impact her loss would have on them.
In her voice note, Farida expresses remorse for putting her children in such a dire situation and forgives her ex-husband, extending a heartfelt wish for him to find happiness anew. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical need to address mental health struggles and the unseen battles individuals may face, even within the realm of socialite circles.
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