Naomi Oni, the victim of a vicious acid attack in 2012 which left her scarred for life says she is nowdating again and is ready for love…
Naomi whose attacker turned out to be a friend Mary Konye who was jailed for 12 years,admitted that her boyfriend at the time left her 2 months after the attack and it left her wondering if she would everfind love again and if a man would find her attractive..She told Closer magazine
‘When I saw my face, I couldn’t stop crying. I thought, “Who’s going to want to marry me like this?” I felt so low, I didn’t want to live.’
Speaking on her most recent relationship which she also said has ended but boosted her confidence,she said
He said I was gorgeous and completely took me by surprise – he approached me in the street and said he’d read about my story and thought I was so inspirational that he wanted to take me out. Things didn’t work out with the guy I was seeing and we’re just friends, but it’s boosted my self-esteem.I’m enjoying being single at the moment but I’m ready to fallin love again with the right person.’ The guy I was seeing looked past my scars to the person I am inside. It made me realise the attack doesn’t have to ruin my life.’
Despite her ordeal, Naomi is set on pursuing a career within the fashion and beauty industry
