Yul Edochie’s 2nd wife and Nollywood actress, Judy Austin, has finally openly expressed her state of mind in the last year.

This comes as she celebrates her birthday today with a reaction to the controversies and unfriendly comments trailing her surprise marriage to her colleague, Yul Edochie.

In May 2022, social media went into a frenzy after the actor announced his marriage to Judy who is said to have dumped her original husband with whom she had 2 children.

Fans of the Edochies were no less disappointed when Yul announced at the same time, the arrival of their son, Star.

His 1st wife, May, who with whom he has been married for over 16 years, said she was unaware of her husband’s decision to take a 2nd wife and has refused to accept it.

Since then many fans claimed that Yul disrespected his wife, taking every opportunity to hurl insults at him and Judy.

In a post shared on Instagram on Saturday, December 31, 2022, to mark her birthday, Judy said she learned great lessons this year.

According to her, amidst the criticism and backlashes online, endurance became the only option for her.

She added that people assumed the worst about her and ran with it, including some bloggers who ganged up against her to dim her light and tarnish her image.

Judy wrote: “I learnt a great deal of lessons this year.. I never knew I had so much endurance in me until endurance became the only option…. God really showed me that I’m one of his strongest creations.

“My life is a miracle…. So many things left unsaid… People assuming the worst and running with it… Some bloggers ganging up against me to dim my light and tarnish my image… But God is still God…. Me still standing tall with God and letting nothing or nobody stand in my way.

“Everything about me is a testimony… God’s protection is ever surrounding me… I have absolutely nothing to be afraid of… Happy beautiful birthday to me again!!! It’s still my day.

“And a happy birthday to all my birthday mates… We rock. Thank you guys for all the love your showering on me!!! I don’t take it for granted!!! Love you guys more.”