Actress Sonia Ogiri has narrated how her scar on the face affected her, as she undergoes surgery.
The actress took to her Instagram page, stating that the scar had caused her many rejections when she was looking for jobs in the US.
She wrote,
"My scar, my pain.
"It all started 2014, I lived with this total stranger called scar since 2014 and ever since then, I lost all confident even with the listings. I remember when I decided to settle in the USA, looking for jobs was traumatizing cause I would relate every rejection to the scar on my face lol.
"Close friends in the movie industry all knew when these happened. I totally lost it, nights I would cry endlessly, how I tagged myself as ugly cause is facing we talking about, days I would feel like ending it all cause I refused to accept my reality.
"I was and never a makeup kind of person but I had to start so I can cover up a little. I bite you surprise seeing it now. I remember whenever my mom sees me, she would say, oh Sonia so you now permanently have a new identity? A mark I never gave you from birth? I would control my tears and smile.
"Just these visits to Nigeria, she said same thing and my response this time was. Mummy, don't worry I will try and take it off. Honestly I know that's not possible but at least let me try one more time hence my first try was in Nigeria 2014.
"I'm putting out my pain to help someone else. Some of us have scar we battling with, it could be anything but trust me, you will overcome. I have 2 weeks to see what my results will look like so wish me luck lol."
While thanking families and friends for their support, Sonia noted that those who had commended her on the scar, where only hurting her feelings.
"I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone that loves me regardless, my past and present relationship. Families and friends. For some that always tell me "I love your tribal mark", you hurt my feelings but never tookyiy to heart. I can't wait to see my results guys."
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