'Home should be a place of safety, not fear' – Nadia Buari condemns child abuse, assault

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has condemned domestic violence and the abuse of children in homes, urging victims not to remain silent.

In a social media post on X on October 8, 2026, the actress said a home should be a safe place where children feel protected, loved and cared for.

She, however, noted that for many children, the home has instead become a place of fear because of violence and abuse.

According to Nadia Buari, domestic violence should not be viewed only as a problem between adults, particularly when children are also exposed to or subjected to physical abuse.

She described situations where children are beaten in violent homes as abuse that must not be ignored.

“Home is supposed to be the one place where a child feels safe. It should be a place of warmth, protection, and love. But for far too many children, home is the very place where they feel the most afraid.

“It is very sad when domestic violence is not only between adults but children are also being hit. That is not just a family problem. It is abuse. It is wrong. And it must not be ignored,” she said.

Nadia explained that domestic violence can take different forms, including physical violence, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse and financial control.

She stressed that none of these forms of abuse should be accepted in a relationship or family.

The actress also drew attention to the effect domestic violence can have on children, even when they are not directly assaulted.

She said children who grow up witnessing violence between adults can also become victims because of the fear, anxiety and emotional distress they experience.

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According to her, such children may become withdrawn or aggressive, have difficulty sleeping, struggle at school or develop feelings of guilt and anger.

“When children live in a home where this is happening, they are not just witnesses, they are victims too,” she said.

Nadia further warned that the situation becomes even more damaging when children are physically abused.

She said repeated violence can make children believe that their home is not safe and that the people who are supposed to protect them can also hurt them.

The actress therefore urged people living in abusive homes not to remain in such situations simply because they hope the violence will eventually stop.

Nadia Buari advised victims to seek help rather than relying on apologies and promises from abusive partners.

She argued that abuse often does not stop on its own and that repeated apologies should not be seen as proof that the situation has changed.

“Abuse rarely stops without help. Apologies and promises do not erase violence,” she said.

Nadia also challenged the belief that marriage gives one partner the right to hurt the other.

“Marriage is not a license to hurt you. You do not have to stay because of vows, culture, or what people will say. Love is not fear,” she said.

Home is supposed to be the one place where a child feels safe. It should be a place of warmth, protection, and love. But for far too many children, home is the very place where they feel the most afraid. It is very sad when domestic violence is not only between adults but children are also being hit. That is not just a family problem. It is abuse. It is wrong. And it must not be ignored.

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one person to control another in a relationship. It can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or financial. It is never okay. And when children live in a home where this is happening, they are not just witnesses, they are victims too. They may feel scared, anxious, guilty, or angry. They may struggle in school, have trouble sleeping, or become withdrawn or aggressive. When they are hit too, the harm is even deeper. They learn that home is not safe and that the people who should protect them can hurt them.

Do not stay and hope it will change Abuse rarely stops without help. Apologies and promises do not erase violence. Staying for the children does not protect them, it teaches them that abuse is normal. Marriage is not a license to hurt you. You do not have to stay because of vows, culture, or what people will say. Love is not fear.

If you see the signs, act. Do not wait. Leave safely and report through the right channels. You and your children deserve safety, peace, and a home where no one is afraid. 🙏🏼

N.S.B

— Nadia Buari (@IamNadiaBuari) October 8, 2026