Brenda Mwai, an actress, has revealed her struggles with mental health following her divorce in 2022. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, the former Tahidi High actress acknowledged that she initially found it difficult to talk about her experiences due to feelings of shame.
Brenda explained, “It happened a year ago. For a while, I was not able to talk about this quite openly because of the shame that I felt. It wasn’t given to me by anyone, but I felt ashamed because I come from a good family. I felt completely embarrassed.”
Brenda shared that she had difficulty adjusting to life after her divorce, which she felt had shattered her dreams, ambitions, and hopes. She had been with her partner for ten years, and as a result, had no idea how to live without them. She said, “After ten years of being with a person, you literally don’t know anything else because, for me, I came from living at home with my parents to a home where I was married, taking care of another person.”
Brenda, who had never imagined experiencing mental health problems, revealed that she had attempted suicide three times due to the deep depression she was experiencing. However, she was ultimately unsuccessful, as each time she tried, something within her would take over, causing her to become incredibly tired and fall asleep.
Brenda has decided to speak up about her mental health struggles to help others who may be experiencing similar difficulties. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others to seek help and know that they are not alone in their struggles.
