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However, consistent verbal degradation, threats, or psychological intimidation can erode a person's sense of self and safety over time. The case of Lawson exemplifies how emotional and physical abuse often go hand-in-hand, creating a trap that is difficult to escape.
The Tragedy of Misjudgment and Sentencing
Despite clear evidence of severe abuse, the justice system handed Lawson a 15-year prison sentence, a duration the speaker believes is unjust. She strongly feels that Lawson's act was a response to relentless violence and fear, rather than premeditated murder.