For years, I lived in the shadows of fear—trapped in a marriage where violence wasn’t just a threat, it was a constant reality. Even during my pregnancy, Yusuf Olatunji Fatai unleashed violence against me, culminating in his arrest for serious offenses. But the bruises weren’t just physical—they were emotional, spiritual, and psychological. And the arrest? It didn’t end the nightmare.
The abuse didn’t stop. The threats didn’t stop. The intimidation only evolved—louder, bolder, and more relentless. My children and I remained caught in a cycle of fear, despite turning to the very system that’s supposed to protect us.
What cuts even deeper than the abuse itself is how the legal system failed us. With clear evidence—police reports, arrest records, and documented trauma—we expected protection. What we got instead was silence. Inaction. Indifference. It’s a devastating truth: justice isn’t always just. And too often, survivors are left to navigate the aftermath alone.
Speaking out is terrifying—but staying silent is no longer an option. My story isn’t just mine. It echoes the voices of countless women and children who are unseen, unheard, and unprotected.
I’m sharing this not for pity, but for purpose. I want change. I want accountability. And I want a system that doesn’t ask victims to prove their pain before it offers them safety.
To those still suffering in silence—your voice matters. And to those in power—do better. Because we’re not just fighting for survival. We’re fighting for justice.
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