Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh has opened up about her journey of spiritual rebirth and healing, sharing how her renewed faith in God helped her overcome several personal battles.
In a deeply emotional post on Instagram, the actress described her transformation as a divine process that led her from emotional chaos to inner peace.
Tonto revealed that she once struggled with uncontrollable anger, which affected her relationships and career.
“There was a time I had a fuse so short it could set everything ablaze. I mistook my pain for strength, but it was only destroying me,” she confessed.
According to her, the turning point came when she fully surrendered to God, allowing the Holy Spirit to replace her rage with calm and understanding.
The mother of one also spoke about her battle with depression and emotional pain, recalling moments when she felt lost and hopeless.
“I was living as both the wound and the weapon. Depression was my companion; I wore pain like a second skin until God said, ‘Rise,’ and I did,” she shared.
Now, Tonto says her healing has given her a new outlook on life, one rooted in empathy, forgiveness, and compassion.
“When I see people acting from a place of pain, I don’t condemn them; I pray for them. I know how it feels to lose yourself while trying to survive,” she wrote.
As part of her renewed faith, the actress revealed that she has embraced celibacy, turning away from past habits she no longer identifies with.
Reflecting on her spiritual journey, Tonto admitted that although she gave her life to Christ after secondary school, she later drifted away until life’s challenges led her back.
“I took His love for granted. Life humbled me, and through that pain, I returned to my first love, God,” she concluded.
Tonto Dikeh’s heartfelt revelation has drawn widespread attention from fans and fellow believers, many of whom have praised her for her honesty and spiritual growth.
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