TikTok star, Jarvis, has reacted to a viral video showing her in a public altercation with fellow content creator, Peller.
The video, which circulated widely on social media, captured the moment Peller pushed Jarvis into their car. The incident attracted strong reactions from many online users, with some alleging that the act was a sign of abuse.
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In a new video posted online, Jarvis dismissed the claims. She explained that what happened was not as serious as people assumed, and she would never remain in an abusive relationship.
She said, “Advice your family. I may be a small girl, but I am not a child. I know what I want, and I can take responsibility for my choices. People are saying Peller is beating me. Are you people okay? If he was truly beating me, I would not stay. My life and my mental health come first.”
Jarvis emphasised that she chose to remain with Peller out of love, not because of fame or money. She stated, “I’m in a relationship with him because I want to, not because anyone told me to. It is not about fame, it is not about money. We are both still coming up, so which fame or which money are people talking about?”
Speaking further, she described the relationship as a “work in progress,” adding that both she and Peller are learning from the experience. According to her, she believes Peller will change with time.
“The pushing was not good, but I believe he will learn and adjust. Even me, before, I would have reacted back. But I am also trying to control myself and behave like a lady,” she said.
Jarvis also sent a message to people who may be facing real abuse in their relationships, urging them to leave. “Abuse is when someone is beating you, insulting you, or making you go through hell. If that is your situation, please run for your life. Do not stay there. But in my own case, that is not what is happening,” she stated.
The content creator noted that she will not allow outsiders to dictate how she should live her life or manage her relationship. “Your advice is not working for me. I decide what I want. I own up to my mistakes, I correct them, and I keep growing. That is life. I am not with Peller because of you. I am with him because I love him,” she added.
Jarvis concluded by calling on critics to respect her decisions and focus on their own lives.
