Veteran Nigerian actress Eucharia Anunobi has shared a deeply personal and heartbreaking account of how sickle cell anemia shaped her life, from her marriage to her career.
Speaking candidly, the actress revealed that her marriage, which began in 2000, started crumbling shortly after the birth of her son, Raymond. “From the moment I had him, my marriage began to hit the rocks. It was one hospital visit after another, one medical expense to another,” she recounted.
Eucharia revealed how the strain of dealing with their son’s health challenges caused endless fights with her husband. “My husband blamed me for our situation, and I blamed him too. I watched my son suffer. I watched my husband and I go from spouses to friends to people who just fought and fought about medical bills and taking care of our son,” she added.
In 2006, the marriage ended, leaving her as a single mother. The overwhelming demands of caring for her son made it impossible for Eucharia to focus on her acting career. Tragically, she lost her son to the disease at the age of 17.
She concluded with a powerful plea to the public: “Please, know your genotype before you fall in love. Love can’t stand the pain of sickle cell.”
Her heartfelt story has sparked conversations online, with many fans offering prayers and support while highlighting the importance of genotype compatibility in relationships.
