Death Saved My Life

Jade Peters has a perfect facade. On the surface, she appears to have it all - a lucrative marketing career, a husband who's a celebrated heart surgeon, and a young daughter they both adore. However, this carefully crafted image is a veil that hides the harsh realities of her life. Beneath the polished exterior, Jade's life is a tumultuous web of emotional pain, suffocating relationships, and a desperate desire for escape. Jade's marriage to Dr. Ben Cooper, a respected and charismatic surgeon, is a sham. Their relationship is characterized by a toxic blend of controlling behavior, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation. Ben is more concerned with maintaining appearances than addressing the deep-seated issues that plague their marriage. Jade, on the other hand, feels trapped and suffocated by Ben's overbearing nature. She's desperate to break free from the cycle of abuse, but her fear of being alone and her desire to maintain the illusion of a perfect family prevent her from mustering the courage to take a stand. As Jade navigates the complexities of her marriage, she begins to feel like a puppet on strings, with Ben pulling the marionette's strings. She's constantly walking on eggshells, never knowing when Ben's temper will flare up or what criticism he'll level at her next. Her self-esteem is eroded by Ben's constant belittling and criticism, leaving her feeling small, insignificant, and powerless. Despite her best efforts, Jade can't shake off the feeling that she's living a lie. The only glimmer of light in Jade's life is her relationship with her daughter, Emma. Emma is the sunshine that brightens up Jade's otherwise miserable existence. The bond between Jade and Emma is unbreakable, and the little girl's infectious laughter and sparkling eyes are the only things that bring Jade joy. Emma is the reason Jade hangs on to her marriage, no matter how toxic it's become. Jade's professional life is just as unfulfilling as her personal one. She works in marketing, but her creative spirit is stifled by the corporate environment. She's constantly under pressure to meet sales targets and maintain a perfect image, which only adds to her stress levels. The monotony of her job is a far cry from the excitement and creativity she once knew, and Jade feels like a mere cog in a machine, going through the motions without any sense of purpose or fulfillment. As Jade struggles to maintain the illusion of a perfect life, she begins to feel like she's drowning in a sea of expectations. She's trapped between the expectations of her husband, her family, and her friends, and she's desperate to break free from the prison of her own making. The pressure cooker of her life is about to reach a boiling point, and Jade will be forced to make some difficult choices if she wants to save herself from the abyss of despair that's closing in around her. In this tense, heart-wrenching drama, Jade must confront the harsh realities of her life and decide whether she's willing to continue living a lie or take a stand and fight for her freedom. Will she find the courage to break free from the toxic cycle of abuse and take control of her own destiny, or will she succumb to the pressure and continue living a life that's not truly hers?