Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon, opens up about the emotional challenges she faced during her prolonged custody battle with her ex-husband, Daniel Ademinokan.
In a candid interview on Biola Bayo‘s talk show, Talk to B, Simeon shared her struggles, revealing how the experience left her feeling “frustrated and depressed.” Despite her pain, she explained that she tried to hide her emotions, drawing strength from the solid family values instilled in her upbringing. She emphasized that even though she was deeply affected, she chose not to show vulnerability, feeling the pressure to be strong at all times due to the supportive nature of her family. Simeon expressed that she kept her struggles private, knowing her family would expect her to maintain composure no matter the circumstances.
Simeon recounted that her son was just 4 years old when Ademinokan moved him to the United States, and since then, her role as a mother had been limited.
She revealed that her last opportunity to truly be a mother to her son was when he was only 3 years old. Attempts to stay in touch, she said, were often met with silence.
According to Doris, Ademinokan would sometimes ignore her calls, and even when he answered, he would quickly become “busy,” making further contact challenging.
Doris Simeon on son’s custody battle with ex-husband
“I might have had my fault, he also had his fault. That’s why I said I didn’t feel anything when they got married, but the only thing is that he didn’t allow me to mother my child. That’s the only painful part.
“He took my son without my consent, he was just 4 years old when he came to the US. He was 3 when I mothered my child last. I was calling, but he wouldn’t pick up, and when he picked up, he would tell me he would call me back as he was busy, and for another 3 to 4 months, I wouldn’t get through.
“I was frustrated and depressed, but I can never show that because I knew the family I came from as my parents told us to be strong, no matter what you’re going through in life. I just went for a movie premiere and someone told me I am not here to see my son. That was how they took us to court”.
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