1st September, 2020
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon
Nigerian media personality, Betty Irabor has revealed that while battling emotional issues and depression, people shamed her for losing weight and even called her ‘anorexic’.
The 63-year-old publisher and founder of Genevieve magazine urged the public to always consider that things are never really what they seem.
She wrote; ”While I was battling depression and lost weight, many thought I was on a death diet & hounded me till I was ashamed to go out.
”A news daily called me anorexic. I got labelled ”snobbish” because I lost the ability to socialise… Hmmm, things are not always how they seem. Let’s be guided”.
My battle with depression lasted 8 years. I have been out of that dark hole for some 5 years now & I wrote a book on my experience. I am fantastic thanks to my family especially hubby, God & my therapists. There's a lot of self effort required on the journey to recovery. ❤
— Betty Irabor (@BettyIrabor) September 1, 2020
When I was battling depression & lost weight, many thought I was on a death diet & hounded me till I was ashamed to go out. A News Daily called me Anorexic. I got labelled "Snobbish" cos I lost every ability to socialize….Hmm Things are never what they seem. Let's be guided.
— Betty Irabor (@BettyIrabor) August 31, 2020
Betty previously had a column at Black & Beauty magazine, UK. She also has a foundation that promotes breast cancer awareness, early detection and treatment.