Richard Johnson is a photographer who grew up suffering the worst kinds of verbal abuse. But instead of letting the years of mental torment worsen his life, he went ahead and did something brilliant. These photographs were created by Johnson for the ‘Weapon of Choice Project‘, and they serve as an essential reminder that hateful language can be just as damaging to its victims as physical abuse.
Let these pictures be a reminder that the words some of us may throw out in moments of anger can be just as damaging as physical abuse. If this story made you think, share it.