“You will pay. You will die.” It always lingers in the back of my mind – those words, the threats, the fear, the way it all became part of my daily reality. I still find myself wondering how I ever ended up in that position. The yelling, the gaslighting, the condescending words – all of it left a deep mark. I spent so long trying to breathe through days that felt impossible. Over time, the verbal abuse became so familiar that I didn’t even realize how much of myself I was losing. I spent years trying to breathe through days that felt impossible. Moving from one verbally abusive relationship to the next eventually taught me something powerful: I never have to accept that treatment from any man again. Those experiences stay with me, and they’re the reason I walk away from the moment I recognize those patterns.
I hope this brings you clarity. No man has the right to raise his voice, belittle, threaten, or manipulate you with words.
With hope,
Jennifer Nicole Nelson, Principal Designer
