Angela Deem from “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?” recently shared an Instagram post hinting at the reasons she maintained her relationship with Michael Ilesanmi despite numerous warning signs. Meemaw was thrilled when she invited her Nigerian spouse to the U.S. in late 2023. Although Angela’s relationship with Michael was fraught with challenges, she aspired to carve out a promising future with him. Regrettably, Angela’s aspirations were shattered when Michael abandoned their marriage and vanished. Her heartbreak intensified upon learning that he not only left her but also quickly integrated into a new community.
Recently, Angela reshared a post from @endnarcissisticabuse on Instagram, suggesting why she endured Michael’s deception for nearly seven years. The post contained a lengthy message about “narcissists” and “love bombing,” indicating that Michael ensnared her into prolonging the relationship. The quote stated: “narcissists always leave their victims hanging, using methods of love bombing, devaluing & discarding on repeat to keep them trapped in a state of anxiety.” Although Angela didn’t mention Michael by name, she highlighted that his behavior pushed her to become “mad” and to “react.” She portrayed herself as the “survivor” and “victim” of her husband’s mistreatment.
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Angela’s Continued Portrayal as a Victim of Michael’s Deception
Angela’s recent disclosures imply that she genuinely perceives Michael as having exploited her. Her Instagram Story appears intended to inform fans that her husband’s narcissistic tendencies provoked her televised outbursts. Currently embroiled in a legal battle with Michael, Angela seeks to annul their marriage and have him deported to Nigeria. Her Instagram repost suggests she will persist in highlighting the narrative she has shared previously. Angela is determined to maintain her victim status, striving to expose Michael in court and win support from the judge and audience.
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This isn’t the first instance of Angela casting herself as a victim. Over recent months, she has frequently shared similar content, identifying herself as a survivor of abuse. Angela seems eager for others to recognize that she isn’t responsible for her past actions. Instead, she aims to demonstrate that Michael’s toxic conduct is what led to her portrayal as the antagonist in their relationship. It remains to be seen if Angela’s legal team can convincingly present her viewpoint in court. Perhaps Angela and her attorney will attempt to tarnish Michael’s reputation by any means necessary.
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Angela’s latest repost appears to be a strategy to reinforce her ongoing narrative, where she casts herself as blameless and Michael as the deceiver. However, these reposts may not be sufficient to make fans overlook her years of mistreatment toward her husband on television.
When Angela prohibited Michael from using social media, she was frequently seen partying and getting close with other men in the United States. The “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?” alum has demonstrated behaviors that suggest she might also possess narcissistic tendencies.
“90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days” Season 7 airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.
Source: Angela Deem/Instagram, @endnarcissisticabuse/Instagram
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