“Your words can destroy a soul” – Nacee cautions against careless speech

Ghanaian gospel singer and music producer Nacee, has urged Ghanaians to be more mindful of the words they use after receiving a disturbing message from a married woman who said constant ridicule over her inability to have children had pushed her to the brink of suicide.

The award-winning musician shared the woman’s message on his official Facebook page to draw attention to the emotional harm caused by insensitive comments and constant comparisons, particularly towards people facing personal struggles.

The woman, who said she has been married for eight years without conceiving, revealed that the emotional burden had become overwhelming because of persistent criticism from people around her, including members of her church.

“I’ve been married for 8 years without a child. I’m mocked, even in church. People spread lies that I had abortions. I’ve reached a point where I’m thinking about ending my life,” Nacee posted.

Reacting to the heartbreaking confession, Nacee said many people unknowingly inflict emotional wounds on others through seemingly harmless questions and comparisons.

“A simple question can destroy someone’s confidence and get them into jeopardy forever: ‘When will you get married? Do you know you are growing old? Look at your friends and look at you?’ These comparisons push people into things you can’t imagine,” he wrote.

He appealed to the public to exercise compassion and stop making other people’s personal journeys the subject of public scrutiny.

“Not every unanswered prayer is a story for public discussion. Not every delay deserves judgment. May we learn to speak less about people, pray more, and trust God’s timing,” he added.

Nacee, known for using his platform to promote faith, hope and positive values through gospel music, has on several occasions encouraged empathy and kindness in dealing with people facing life’s challenges. His latest message has sparked conversations on social media about the pressure married couples, especially women without children, often endure from relatives, friends and even religious communities.

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Source: Yvone Nyarko Agyemang

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