Healing makes the difference – Counselor Adofoli praises McBrown’s composure after divorce

Counselor Frank Edem Adofoli has commended Nana Ama McBrown for what he describes as emotional maturity following her public confirmation that her 14-year marriage to Maxwell Mensah has ended.

Reacting to the actress’ live television interview, Adofoli said the tone of her disclosure reflected healing rather than unresolved pain. “She explained that she has healed, which makes it easier for her to talk about the divorce with a smile,” he wrote in a post shared on Facebook.

According to the counselor, divorce is never painless, even when both parties agree to it.

“They had their difficulties and challenges, and agreeing to divorce did not come without pain,” he noted, stressing that emotional recovery happens in stages.

Adofoli argued that McBrown’s calm public posture did not mean she escaped emotional distress.

“Does this mean Nana Ama did not go through a similar stage of hurt? She did,” he stated, adding that the key difference was how she handled it.

He said McBrown chose privacy and support over public emotional release. “Despite rumours about struggles in her marriage, she did not use the media or social platforms to vent her pain,” he said.

To Adofoli, that restraint is the true mark of maturity. “Emotions are temporary, and managing them with grace is what true maturity is about,” he explained.

He concluded by encouraging compassion for people navigating painful life transitions. “Trauma, pain, and hurt go through stages, and each stage requires grace and support,” he said.