The Cost To Love You (A Short Film About Domestic Violence)

When love becomes pain, and pain becomes all you know. A story about the abuse worldwide that gets left unspoken.
This drama short film is a messages about domestic violence. A message for people who may feel they don't have a voice.
Director/Writer Andre Johnson
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[@JannahShehadeh]

so happy this ended with her having the strength to get out! ❤️ it’s not always that easy

[@nahiloveyou5335]

Yess but sadly not in real life ( just only a few people in abusive/toxic relationship find a way to get out from this situation 😭😭

[@nahiloveyou5335]

@Marian Hanson Self-Esteem Coach yes u r right , i agreed with u but mostly , they still take a lot of time to have a strength to leave . but srsly i agreed with you , n thankyouu for telling me abt this💜i got new knowledgeable .

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@Marian Hanson Self-Esteem Coach your job as a self esteem coach sounds interesting.

[@shrondasmith7544]

I am glad she decided to leave instead of killing him he wasn't worth it. I hope she has a beautiful life with her baby a peace of mind is priceless.

[@jeremiahsantiago3604]

This is why I’m staying single forever, even though I’m a guy, but I’m staying single because nobody deserves to be abused no matter what

[@janellirving4625]

You're a good person.

[@midamason5567]

staying single night day or Friday afternoon

[@wendyc5217]

How about just don't abuse anyone, and avoid people that abuse you.?

[@leanneheinemann3862]

Not everyone is a bad person. I have been married to a wonderful man, for 46years.

[@fucktiktok631]

Aww that's cute 😆

[@OnlyTheChronic]

"The Cost To Love You"... there couldn't be a better title to a movie about DV. Those maternal instincts are strong and she knew she had to protect her baby because she loved that baby more than herself. She looked so much healthier & happier after she left.. that always happens, it's one of the benefits of living your own life again.

[@Evelyne277]

I was in 2 abusive relationships. One of those men was the father of my child, he forced me to have a child with him that I was not ready for. The abuse from both relationships is something I very rarely talk about, I almost feel ashamed to mention it so it becomes irrelevant. I somewhat feel happier now but I haven't learnt to forgive them or myself yet so I can properly move forward. Also one of the reasons why I've chosen to be single at this point in my life and celibate. It's so much easier to focus on my daughter, my mum and myself rather than focus my energy on someone I'm in a relationship with.

[@kanyenorth2605]

I'm so glad you were able to love her and find time to love yourself first

[@mariomontessori2129]

Sending love and hugs. More strength and power to you girl! ❤

[@angelicatorres8108]

Unfortunately not everyone gets out alive Thanks GOD I did too

[@opportunityknox8575]

None of his actions speaks love. This was well done. Help is always available. 🙏

[@maryhudson8531]

I been single for 10 years and I love it to the extreme❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iama8537]

I have been single for 15 years after a terrible divorce. I have enjoyed every single second of it. It is not always rosy, but still I would not change anything. When I see men my group of age I freeze. When I meet married friends I feel so sorry for the women. And most of the time , there is something to be sorry for. There is nothing that can approach the joy and happiness of living independent, secure, free to be who you are, doing what you were born to do and be in the first place. Thank G-d for that!

[@romonagray1413]

I'm glad I'm single. I'd rather have peace of mind.then be with someone who is abusing me. Damn it.☹️☹️☹️

[@bobs1356]

Shirley here, I understand what your saying, but there are a lot of good caring living men out there, I know because I was lucky to get one.

[@bobs1356]

Shirley here, I hear u about being single, I have a wonderful husband there are a lot of good men out there but when I see this abuse on the news and movies it makes me cry.

[@cassandrabartee4999]

Not every person or relationship is a flex. Become overly protective of your energy and space. Beware of anyone who appears to be too good to be true. 🏃🏾‍♀️as quickly as possible & don't look back ONCE. Potential Soul Crushers In Human Form Is A Very Real Thing. 🎯💯

[@doriangrey9702]

Domestic violence. It's a power play. One person loves the other does not know what love is. They need complete control. Its so hard to endure abuse and noone deserves it ever. Its worse when they beat you to near death and the police prosecute them against your protests. You may even try to rescue your abuser and bail them out of jail after they nearly killed you because you love them. You love too much and they don't know how to love you the way you love them. I'm lucky I was saved by the police. God bless you all.

[@ShaydaFeeley-ym1nq]

I just want to hug that women and tell her how amazing she is ❤

[@NinaLynam]

I never loved him. That's what really hurts... i stayed for nothing!

[@AlphaKabine]

Y’all are extremely Talented 🥺👏🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@ashleycampbell8501]

I’m proud of her She. Continued her life with out him

[@TheFoundEmpress]

Eye still can't get them last few days at home out meye head and how the fear paralyzed me. How could the man who said he loves me to life hurt me and make me run away to safety? It's not fair that eyem grieving a lost love while trying to celebrate being alive while he moves on like the abuse is a figment of meye imagination and it never happened. 😭

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

5:50 Who can't relate with that 😂 It's not funny I know but I can relate. I spent about a year with hammer under my pillow after I left the pyscho. Anyway they're not men at all! They're very weak people because even though we're victims it's the choices we make we can choose to inflict pain on others or choose to break the cycle!

[@terrygyimah1956]

She had the strength to leave but she was pregnant with his child though...so he's going to forever be in her life because of that child

[@nogooddeedgoesunpunishedng3814]

Plus, often the abuse continues whenever the man has to visit his children or during custody exchanges, so she still has a lot of challenges to overcome in this situation.

[@terrygyimah1956]

@@nogooddeedgoesunpunishedng3814 good point

[@getoutmyface101able]

Good acting in this. Well done.

[@darrenjackson5221]

That’s a powerful story to watch. I wish that I had fought him in the movie. I would take him to #SuplexCity

[@janiadavis8140]

I loved every second of it !! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@martybadass424]

this is beautiful , I love it. 💯❤️‍🔥

[@jenniemuller5341]

this was beautful such a good film.

[@bronbronlove]

My brother really is a goat 🔥 this short film is amazing drae frfr

[@giyawilbourn8653]

Nice work!!!! It was kind of hard watching bcuz I wanted to beat the crap out of this dude for her. What gets me, is how somebody think they can control u when u're grown as well. God made us for His work, not to be a damn control freak, or punching bag to be beaten up. I'm glad she got the courage to learn the difference between lust & love. Kudos to U!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@fielah]

Good. The best short film thus far.

[@DjWaistline1]

That Hits Hard 🎥🙏🏽

[@lifeofsazi]

I loveeeeee thisssss 🔥

[@rhondasmiley1101]

Nice work Dre!!!

[@itsyogurllatoya1044]

Yo you are Pure Genius … keep it up my Boy!

[@trulyblessed7321]

Keep going guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@logodadon9944]

It’s still only up from here for you bro💯 good shit🔥🎥

[@ThinkAMillDrae]

LOGO!!!

[@williamlewis5657]

Veryyy exquisite!!!!

[@cupidscorner4834]

Hi I'm Cupid and today I will show you how NOT TO LOVE A MAN but how to LOVE YOURSELF. :)

[@trulyblessed7321]

This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RoniMarsalis]

Yo the fact that he was always extra angry when she stood up for herself, like she has the right to do, he was utterly offended and bothered. 5:20 “I don’t know who tf you think you are but you don’t know who I am” like are you jealous of her! He is very insecure and wanted to use her softness to feed into his sense of self worth in addition to making her feel “co-dependent” on him was his way of feeling better than her so he could keep control. Like boy good tf bye 👋🏽

[@janellirving4625]

He got the nerve to insult her mama.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

It was intentional to hit a nerve that's part of breaking her down emotionally not just in physically yes that scene got to me..

[@ReyBanYAHUAH]

Always remember we must repent of our sins (sin is transgression The Law Of Yahuah The Father in Heaven. The Law are The Books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy). We must repent of our sins and Have Belief On Yahusha The Messiah. HE Died and Rose three days later so that we can be forgiven of our sins! Come to HIM🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@waynefitch4026]

Well done man.

[@dnishasimpkins3302]

I’m glad she got out safely

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Great team.

[@phuchyouh7171]

Very well done 👍

[@gabby20]

I play these short films to my one who emotional and financial controls me. He says that's so sad. But he's not seeing himself. I'm not even allowed to go into the kitchen and make myself dinner. Instead he makes me toast and butter every day. I'm getting weaker and weaker but I keep covering up for him. Is that wrong? I so much get so hungry. But if I step in that kitchen it gets physical. He says I can't go in the kitchen because think's I dried a kettle out which is BS.😢

[@Romaisaawesomeworld]

Leave

[@stephm5877]

You're likely trauma bonded. He may be poisoning you or trying to drug you. Regardless, he does not love you. That's not normal and you need to leave ASAP. Don't tell him anything. Just go quietly. Then maybe dig into healing codependency or look into childhood trauma.

[@Kalexanderllc]

🥺🔥🔥🔥🔥 💯

[@pppppppieeeeeee]

Beautiful film

[@BreaDurr]

Lord this hit home I'm going thru this now lord please give me the strength to leave

[@mayapearson3745]

Love it

[@AnthonyKannonTV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Where was this filmed?.

[@lifewithPam]

I am so happy she left before it was too late.

[@sunaura.18]

Motivational

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I love his accent.

[@shygirlcomplex]

Smh why are all these babies coming out of domestic situations?.. wth ?! Birth control this is so infuriating this isnt 1802

[@mistiqueentourage7182]

Because the abuser rapes the victim/ survivor.

[@conniewilliams1011]

You do realize most abusers force the baby 🥴 it’s not like we are saying “omg you’re beating the shit out of me, let’s add a baby to the mix 😄” like most of the fucking time we don’t have the options to be alone let alone go to the doctor for birth control 🥴 if you never been in this situation how about don’t be so damn negative

[@Maria-kg1nh]

That's not love. The True definition of love is 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. God's Love and Blessings!!!

[@LeeLee-zm6qh]

A man have the choice to vet the woman he chooses to lead and a woman have the choice to vet the man she chooses to follow when it comes to his leadership/plan. As individuals, we are in total control of who we choose to marry and that's called accountability!! Know who you're choosing before taking a step farther by asking the appropriate questions!

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️💯

[@meghanwilliams4295]

Kids, tonight at dinner, do not eat the spaghetti...👀

[@zachariahpickens97]

Wow

[@Indiglorious]

So he’s a narcissist ?

[@imanibrown894]

He look like Bobby Shmurda

[@sampsonlittle7368]

With all the put downs of this woman and “her being worthless” why is he choosing to be with her? It’s only because he won’t go to the store and buy himself his own punching bag. Talk about worthless. That finger he’s pointing with is aimed right back at him.

[@evaecckles2517]

Very topic relationship

[@cheeksdior1015]

Wow... Sounds like my husband

[@GOIgirl]

i am also with a abuser for 4 yrs, don't know how to get rid of it, can't say anything to him just cauz his actions and high temper, he would certainly make my life hell if I do so.. What can I do 😭😭😭😭

[@anoushkaramdeal3197]

Go to a safe place

[@sweetma4life]

So he was asleep for 5months or am I buggin?

[@darealistmynizzle3421]

He slept for 5 months my love

[@FF-fd4tm]

Deep

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

These films would be much easier to listen to if you didn't play background music throughout; Why do you do this? It happens in a lot of stuff people put up and it's downright annoying.

[@gloriaray3084]

1st Slap I'm OUT GONE

[@jenniferlenny9107]

life lessons

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

What 😳 was going at the job he was involved with he was always on edge ?.

[@RJKilroy]

Good work. You might have a career set out for you if you keep it up.

[@evaecckles2517]

I'm so glad it ended what she can get out of there he out of his hook up to your pretty girl I hate to see a man hit on a woman I despise them

[@NinaLynam]

4:18 My God!

[@mariacaballes-dg5zv]

My marsharts had help me defend me n my tow boys n defend Now no men will hurt me at all

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

i said i just really soo was in 1/2 any abusive relationships sometimes sm one’s of those boy’s was my fiancé boy .??- my boyfriend.- my baby daddy - army force boy .?? was daddy that’s father of my kid’s, he’s just okay really so has forced me to have a kid with him that’s i just I’ve just was not really ready all for it

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Why was he so angry ?.

[@AyebaleGodwin-nb6we]

Wow...single for life

[@melloexoticlashesnails3499]

So why she kept the baby???

[@linanina2371]

Come on guys this is jalousy

[@Autismspeaks8331]

Wow if words could kill he destroyed her and all she wanted to do was work

[@izzyveleaguez2079]

he’s wasn’t worth it

[@juliecobbina2024]

Keep the pregnancy and you'll always be connected to him . I wouldn't.

[@timothyleonard4473]

I’m glad she didn’t kill him he isn’t worth it. I advice men who beat on their wife to knock it off she snap one day .

[@jasonsandifer3250]

These stories very disturbing, This was absolutely terrible and Very difficult to watch Men keep your cool, Men mind your temper, Men breathe, relax, and whatever you are upset about... it is simply not that serious, Men DONT hurt your Lady, Never beat up your Woman, Never beat up your wife, girlfriend, or any woman, that’s NOT is what being a man is. Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man tough... Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man strong... Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man cool... Beating up a Woman doesn't make a man a man.... Beating a woman is Not masculine Beating Women is NOT sexy Beating Women is NOT manly Using abuse, and force for sexual gratification, intimidation, by harmful behavior for sexual intimacy with someone doesn’t make a man, strong, tough, cool, or, manly. I believe in the Safety and Well-being Women, Children, and Men WOMEN Have the RIGHT to FEEL SAFE and BE SAFE This is a reply post regarding a article on Assault Against Woman: For what is statistically true, or accurate, and even what is not included statistically, and all other crime such as this is what is ( violence against women) Always unacceptable... Women have the Right to Feel SAFE and be Safe... No woman..., or person....child...should ever have to experience this kind heinous personal intrusion in their lifetime, this seems to be occurring at least according to news reports more, and all to often. Actually this activity should be in a stage, or state of Reversal, and NOT Increasing, I am continually upset as well as greatly disturbed in hearing such stories, as I have always have been... My Heart Always... goes out to any person which have experienced any such similar experience of intrusion, attacks, and, or invasion of their personal well-being... due violence, and or violent behavior, I will continue Praying for the Safety and Well-Being of Others... Keep everyone SAFE PLEASE BE SAFE Your Life is important Advocate of Humanity, Author, Writer, Poet, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan MESSAGE REPOSTED 12/23/2021

[@midamason5567]

safe safety

[@midamason5567]

safety and safety Women Children and Men

[@midamason5567]

to watch

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Michigan

[@miltonmilton6933]

5:30

[@TheFoundEmpress]

😭

[@OfficialBsnz]

When you posting more crypto videos brodie

[@ThinkAMillDrae]

very soon! got some heat coming ‼️

[@amethyst5393]

I bet he won’t bow at a real man… he so weak…..

[@jobaiden3496]

Yrr single hi achhe hain hm ek hi to life h😡

[@nadinedaley1731]

What a weak men to be bullied his own wife on her I pray God fix every men busses that does this to any woman 👩 🙏

[@icecreamcake1457]

WHY would she birth his child? She chose to be TETHERED to this fool FOREVER! Hopefully, she will come to her senses and place the child up for adoption. Though, it is OBVIOUS she will NOT! She is simply birthing another generation from HIS rogue struggle bandit bloodline. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@SmADdi4u]

Curse you Shereka

[@prudenceduncan3113]

Babe...he calls her babe Mine did too .. disgusting

[@NinaLynam]

7:17 🤰🏾

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

He has an accent where is it from I hear a British accent maybe I'm hearing things ?.

[@darealistmynizzle3421]

He might be from Chicago

[@dreaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

he rude asl damn🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾

[@See-if_I_care]

I honestly do not feel sorry for people who get abused anymore. There were always telling signs that they just chose to ignore. You made your bed, now lay in it. Except where someone is forced into the relationship from the jump.

[@toebeans3985]

Who cares. Nobody likes you anyway. 😂

[@See-if_I_care]

@@toebeans3985 🥱

[@felisaramirez2409]

Unless you have been in that situation you shouldn't say anything victim's don't need your pitty nor for ppl to feel sorry I use to think like you until without knowing when I felt forced to be w a man I thought had understood I DIDNT WANT ANYTHING TO DO W HIM I WASNT READY FOR A RELATIONSHIP AND HIS PERSONA AND CHARACTER DIDNT REALLY GIVE ME A GOOD VIBE WELL HE LITERALLY FORCED HIMSELF TO MY APT HE TOOK ADVANTAGE I WAS SHOWERING MY DAUGHTER WAS 9 SHE DIDNT KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING WHEN I GOT OUT MF HAD OFICIALLY MOVED IN I CALLED POLICE AND TOLD THEM TO REMOVE HIM AND I TOLD HIS MANIAC DUMB ASS TO GET TF OUT AND COPS SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING I HAD TO FILE EVECTION I WAS LIKE DUDE I LITERALLY JUST MOVED IN YESTERDAY HE DIDNT WE ARENT EVEN DATUNG WE NEVER HAVE AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE HIM OUT WELL THEY DIDNT AND WHEN THEY CLOSED THE DOOR BEHIND THEM MY DAUGHTER HAD LEFT W HER FRIEND AND HIS PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL BRUTALLY BEGUN SHIT COPS GAVE HIM THAT POWER AND HE USED IT VERY WELL

[@See-if_I_care]

@@felisaramirez2409 Again...the exception is when forced

[@Beautyisme90]

Sometimes you don’t see the signs because they hide it, until you’re too emotionally invested to leave.

[@miltonmilton6933]

6:32

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6:36

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6:40

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3:41

[@djwhite2115]

Lol ✌️