Takesha’s story (she has given both verbal and written consent for this to be shared) https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2025promisewalk/ | Jen Hamilton

This is what verbal abuse sounds like when it doesn’t come all at once, but piece by piece, until you forget who you were before they broke you down ⬇️ • “You’re being dramatic again” • “No one else would ever put up with you” • “You used to be more attractive when you tried” • “It’s just a joke, you’re too sensitive” It doesn’t start with yelling. It starts with sarcasm. Backhanded compliments. Subtle digs masked as concern. Over time, it rewires how you see yourself. You stop wearing certain c