“Verbally Abusing Your Woman Is just As Bad As Hitting Her” — Regina Chukwu Warns

 

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Nollywood star Regina Chukwu has taken to Instagram to deliver a powerful message to men who habitually subject their partners to verbal abuse. She emphasised that verbal abuse is just as harmful as physical violence, stressing that the scars may not show on the skin — but the heart, confidence and peace of a woman are deeply wounded.

In her post, Chukwu wrote:

> “Verbally abusing your woman is just as bad as hitting her, because those words echo in places no apology can reach. You might not leave marks on her skin, but you’ll leave damage on her heart, her confidence, and her peace. And once a woman’s peace is gone, you’ll never get the same version of her again.”

By using this candid and direct message, Regina Chukwu is raising awareness about the long-term emotional impact of verbal abuse within relationships. She points out that while society tends to focus on physical assault — with its visible bruises — the lasting trauma of insults, belittlement and emotional degradation often receives far less attention, yet the damage is profound.

For many women, the damage inflicted by harsh words doesn’t fade with time or a quick “I’m sorry.” As Regina notes, the words “echo in places no apology can reach.” She is making the case that emotional safety and peace of mind should be regarded with the same gravity as physical safety in relationships. When a woman’s peace is compromised, the relationship dynamic changes — and according to the actress, you “will never get the same version of her again.”

This message also taps into a broader conversation about gender-based emotional abuse in Nigeria and beyond. Many people assume that abuse always involves physical violence. Regina’s words challenge that assumption and call for a shift in the narrative: emotional wounds are real, they accumulate, and they reshape the essence of a person. Her use of the phrase “damage on her heart, her confidence, and her peace” underscores the multifaceted nature of this harm.

In recent years, Regina Chukwu has used her platform to highlight women’s resilience and to encourage stronger boundaries in relationships. She previously tweeted that women can sit in their cars or bathrooms crying from stress, yet present an unbothered face to the world — describing them as “some of the most resilient creatures.”  Now she turns the spotlight to the men who undervalue what emotional abuse can do.

Her message invites men to reflect: True strength isn’t just about avoiding physical violence—it’s about honouring the emotional dignity and peace of your partner. It also invites women to recognise when their emotional well-being is under siege and to expect relationships where their value and internal peace are respected.

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