A Better Yes

On the eve of her wedding, Milja's life takes a terrifying turn when her fiancé Damon spirals into a violent, alcohol-fueled episode that exposes a long pattern of abuse and instability. When police arrive and Damon disappears, Milja is detained, questioned, and forced to confront the truth about the man she was about to marry. Damon is eventually arrested, along with his friend who helped him evade the law, and Milja begins to understand the danger she narrowly escaped.
With the support of her sister Julia and her friend Alyssa, Milja leaves her former life behind, fleeing an abusive relationship tied to fear, crime, and emotional control. Through moments of grief, dark humor, and healing, she rebuilds her sense of safety and identity. Five years later, Milja reflects on how being rescued by the women who loved her most led her to a healthier future-and ultimately to a new marriage built on trust, love, and freedom.