Love Don’t Bleed Red

Lakeisha, had always believed in love, but she never imagined it would nearly cost her life. At just 22 years old, she found herself waking up in a hospital bed, her body weak, her voice silenced, and her memories clouded by trauma. A near-fatal encounter with her high school sweetheart had left her on life support, forcing her to relearn the very basics of living—walking, speaking, and most of all trusting again. With each painful step in physical therapy and every frustrated attempt to form words, she faced the devastating reality that the person she once loved had nearly destroyed her. Yet, within her brokenness, she discovered a strength she never knew she had.

As Lakeisha pieced her life back together, she found herself navigating a world that no longer felt safe, but she refused to let fear define her. With the support of her family, she began to rebuild not just her body, but her spirit. Through the struggle, she unearthed her voice—both literally and figuratively—turning her pain into power. As she stepped into the light of her new beginning, Lakeisha vowed to reclaim her future, proving that while love once shattered her, it would never break her again.