Man recounts how his wife was k!lled and he was almost st@bbed to d3ath by his son after the family mistook mental illness for a spiritual attack

A heartbreaking story has emerged of a Ghanaian family in the UK who lost everything because they didnt understand the difference between mental health and spiritual warfare. Joshua Obenim, who survived a brutal attack that claimed the life of his wife and injured his daughter, is now sharing how he came facetoface with death at the hands of his own son. According to him, the entire tragedy unfolded after weeks of strange behaviour from his 32-year-old son, Benjamin. But instead of recognising the signs of mental illness, the deeply religious family assumed it was a spiritual battle. When I was lying on the floor, I said to myself: if help doesnt arrive in a minute, I know Ill go. Ill be dead, he recalled. Joshua said he first saw his son standing outside his daughters door holding a knife. Because Benjamin usually listened to him, he tried to calmly collect the weapon. I stretched out my hand and said, Give me the knife. He told me: Dont try it. When Joshua realised the neighbours werent home, he ran across the street shouting for help. But before anyone could respond, Benjamin attacked him. He cut my head. Blood was gushing out. Then he went into my belly. Joshua didnt know his wife and older daughter had already been attacked inside the house. His wife died before help arrived. A neighbour who saw what was happening screamed at Benjamin to stop, calling out:Dont do that to your daddy! In the weeks before the attack, Benjamin had become withdrawn, overly religious, and was speaking in ways that worried the family. But instead of seeking medical help, they prayed for hours believing he was battling a demonic attack. After his arrest, doctors diagnosed him with schizophrenia. Joshua said he had never heard the word in his life. If I knew, I would have taken the initiative. Praying for someone doesnt mean they dont need medical attention. If I knew, I would have done both. Despite everything, Joshua says his heart is still with his son. Weve forgiven him. I just want him to forgive himself. Watch video below     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)