Loving an Addict: My Decade-Long Journey Out of a Toxic Relationship

In this unfiltered story, Adanna, 36, recalls meeting a gentle university classmate who became her boyfriend. What began as casual party drug use escalated over ten years into cocaine, heroin and daily addiction. She lent him almost two million naira, watched her side businesses collapse and endured theft, emotional manipulation and violence before finding the courage to leave. Walking away meant rebuilding her life and accounting for years of lost time and resources. Her takeaway: love alone isn’t enough to save someone. Recognize addiction as an illness, but don’t let it consume your own life. Leave before you lose everything — and keep something of yourself in the process.

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.