From the start, Brandon had issues with my modeling. He’d make little comments whenever I posted new photos on social media, questioning why I had to pose that way or wear certain outfits. His jealousy was subtle at first, but it became more and more suffocating as I booked more shoots. He even tried to convince me that modeling wasn’t a “real career,” suggesting I should find something more “respectable.”

I realized that no matter how much I loved him, he couldn’t accept me for who I was. He didn’t want a partner with dreams—he wanted someone who fit into his narrow view of what a relationship should be. So, I made the difficult decision to leave him, choosing my ambitions and self-respect over a relationship built on control and insecurity. It was painful, but in the end, I felt empowered, knowing I was staying true to myself.