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A Nigerian woman identified as Damilola has shared a shocking and emotional story about betrayal, heartbreak, and what she describes as “peace after pain.” Read Our Last Post: She Was Homeless, Mentally Ill and Abandoned by Her Family — Now She’s Healed, Married and Blessed with a Son
In a viral post that has stirred strong reactions online, Damilola revealed how she brought her 22-year-old cousin sister to live with her family, only for the young woman to secretly start an affair with her husband, which eventually led to a pregnancy.
According to Damilola, she had invited her cousin to stay with them so she could help take care of her children while she planned to later enrol her in a vocational skill programme to support her independence.
“I trusted her because she’s my blood. I never thought she could hurt my children or betray me,” she wrote. “But I was wrong.”
Damilola said everything seemed normal at first, until she began to notice suspicious changes in her cousin’s behaviour and eventually discovered that the girl was pregnant. When confronted, her cousin refused to reveal the father of the unborn child, leaving the family confused and angry.
Her parents got involved and began pressuring her to confess, warning they would send her back to the village if she continued to keep silent.
“After several days of questioning and threats, she finally confessed that my husband was responsible for the pregnancy,” Damilola recounted.
The confession threw the entire family into shock and disappointment. Damilola described the betrayal as “heartbreaking,” saying she could not believe that someone she fed, clothed, and treated like her own sister could betray her in such a painful way — and with her own husband.
Following the revelation, the family decided to send the cousin back to the village, where she stayed until she was due for delivery. But tragedy struck when the young woman died during childbirth, leaving everyone stunned.
While the situation left the extended family grieving, Damilola admitted she felt an unusual sense of relief and peace after her cousin’s death, saying it marked the end of a painful chapter in her life.
“I can’t lie — I feel relieved. I’m very happy. In fact, today is the happiest day of my life,” she wrote unapologetically. “I thank God for giving me peace after all the pain she caused me. Now, my husband and I are living happily again.”
Her story has since gone viral on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), sparking mixed reactions. While some people sympathised with her for enduring such betrayal, others criticised her for publicly celebrating the death of a family member — even one who wronged her.
A few users questioned the morality of her husband’s actions, urging her to reflect deeply before calling her situation a victory. Others, however, said she had every right to express her relief, given the emotional damage caused by the affair.
Family counsellors who reacted to the post warned that domestic betrayals like this often leave lasting emotional scars and can permanently destroy family bonds. They also stressed the need for emotional healing and forgiveness, especially where children are involved.
For Damilola, however, it appears her focus is on moving forward.
“I have suffered, I have cried, I have been broken,” she said. “But God gave me peace at last.”
