Kofi, a kind and gentle man, finds himself trapped in a toxic relationship with Isis, a woman whose love quickly turned to manipulation and abuse. Struggling to escape her grasp, he became isolated, silenced by fear and shame. But his world changes when he meets Adanna, who escaped her own violent past and knows all too well the scars left by abuse-both physical and emotional. She offers Kofi a safe haven, and he slowly begins to rebuild his shattered sense of self-worth. With time, the lines between survival and love blur, and they both must confront a dangerous truth- you have to make sacrifices to protect the nouns you love.
I gave the best of myself to someone who didn't have anything to lose. I didn't know how to avoid my lover's toxic and abusive flames. My lover's twisted words were like a maze inside of my head that I couldn't escape. Sadly, my lover's actions hypnotized my thoughts and paralyzed my thinking. I learned the hard way that love isn't leaning in for a kiss, and a fist meets you halfway. Love isn't being a punching bag because someone decided they wanted to beat on you today. Love isn't saying I love you just because someone wants to keep you to themselves. I tried to be there for my lover, but I learned it is impossible to fix the broken pieces when the glass has shattered. There will always be pieces that are not repairable. However, I kept going right back to the person who I needed to walk away from. I was afraid, and I wasn't brave enough to wake up from this nightmare! I made the choice to suffer when life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. Will I find the courage to know my worth and know that I deserve better than the distasteful lies that are whispered in my ears? Will I have the strength to fight my insecurities? Will, I set myself free, or will I let my love be the death of me?