Bobbi Kristina Brown’s ex-boyfriend, Nick Gordon, has been charged with domestic violence for allegedly ruthlessly beating his new girlfriend, Laura Leal. The incident went down over the weekend, and now Laura is speaking out about what happened, saying she’s lucky to be alive.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, 26-year-old Leal said that Gordon punched her head so hard she thought she might be dead. She compares herself to what Bobbi Kristina may have experienced before her tragic passing.

Leal states that she experienced the same treatment she read about Nick’s previous behavior. The isolation, bullying, and manipulation were very present. She was able to fight Gordon back by hitting him and breaking his nose. Leal states that Nick would wrestle her one minute then try to hug her. This definitely adds another layer on Nicks behavior and give attorneys more evidence in the case he’s already involved in.