{"id":93491,"date":"2025-09-10T14:39:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93491"},"modified":"2025-09-10T14:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:39:19","slug":"heal-from-trauma-before-entering-a-relationship-relationship-counsellor-advises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93491","title":{"rendered":"Heal from trauma before entering a relationship \u2013 Relationship Counsellor advises"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lawyer and relationship counsellor, Serwaah Sarfo Mensah, has advised women to heal from past trauma before entering romantic relationships.<\/p>\n

Speaking on JoyPrime<\/strong>\u2019s Let\u2019s Talk<\/em> on Tuesday night, she stressed that unresolved trauma can affect choices, self-worth and the ability to thrive in relationships. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs a woman, you need to heal from your emotional trauma from your past before seeking a relationship,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Her comments came during a discussion of a story about a woman who suffered maltreatment from a relative, later found love, but is now in debt after her partner began battling mental health challenges.<\/p>\n

Serwaah explained that emotional trauma, if not addressed, tends to resurface later in harmful ways. She urged women to build self-esteem on their own, emphasising that a desire for emotional support does not mean weakness. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe shouldn\u2019t believe that we are not strong just because we sometimes want emotional support from people or our partners,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

She encouraged women to pursue personal growth and healing as the foundation for future relationships.<\/p>\n

Touching on family guidance, she cited an Akan proverb: \u201cThere is an Akan proverb that says that what adults see, we don\u2019t see it.\u201d She said elders sometimes identify red flags in relationships that younger people in love may ignore.<\/p>\n

Referring to the woman\u2019s strict upbringing under her aunt, Serwaah suggested that the treatment might have been a form of protection. <\/p>\n

\u201cBecause her aunt didn\u2019t have children, she might have treated her that way to protect her,\u201d she said, urging viewers to see the protective instincts behind seemingly harsh parenting.<\/p>\n

She further cautioned women not to compromise their dignity in exchange for kindness. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to sell your dignity to appreciate someone for being kind to you,\u201d she advised.<\/p>\n

Esq. Serwaah also underscored the need for self-reliance. \u201cYou are on your own. Do things for yourself so people around can help you out, but you have to support yourself first,\u201d she said, adding that inner strength fosters emotional and mental well-being.<\/p>\n

In her closing words, she encouraged the woman to focus her love on her child. \u201cPour all your love into your child. Make sure she doesn\u2019t go through the same thing you went through,\u201d she urged.<\/p>\n

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She advised the woman to step away from her relationship for now, take time to heal, trace the roots of her emotional wounds, and work on self-love. Only then, she said, should she decide whether to return to the relationship or move on.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Talk, which airs every Tuesday at 9 pm on JoyPrime, continues to provide a platform for real-life stories and meaningful conversations on relationships. The show has also introduced a new segment, Love Web, to connect people seeking love. Interested viewers can reach the producers with their details.<\/p>\n

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