My boyfriend made me sit outside his work and didn't let me eat or sleep, before nearly killing me
dailyrecord.co.ukA bully boyfriend tried to strangle his girlfriend when she was 36 weeks pregnant during a four-year campaign of control. Crazed Zach Pennell launched the attack on Sophie Henson after pulling over to the side of the road while driving.
The "coward" then fled the scene, running into woods in a bid to escape, while Sophie sat alone, injured and vulnerable in the car.
The attack caused her skin to turn blue and left her convinced she was going to die.During their four-year relationship, he controlled her, making her feel trapped and worthless and leading her to believe she couldn't live without him.The 27-year-old brute is now behind bars and Sophie has chosen to share the hell she suffered at his hands in a bid to help others who are being abused by their partners.The 23-year-old met Pennell in 2020, through a friend, having never had a real boyfriend before.
The then-19-year-old had self-esteem issues and was smitten with Pennell due to the way he made her feel. She told Wales Online: "I was really overweight at the time and I thought it was the best relationship ever.
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