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Broken to Blessed - Verna Haywood: A Survivor's Story of Faith, Strength, and Resilience

Verna Haywood: A Survivor's Story of Faith, Strength, and Resilience

Broken to Blessed

09/21/23 • 52 min

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Embrace the power of faith and resilience as we bring to you an awe-inspiring narrative of Verna Haywood - a woman who bravely faced and conquered sexual and domestic abuse, and breast cancer. It's a powerful realization of how the human spirit, backed by faith and unity, can override the worst adversities. Verna's journey will resonate with many, as she maneuvers through childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and the pain of a missing mother, all while fiercely holding onto her faith in Jesus.
In our conversation, Verna walks us through her early years in the Caribbean, revealing the harrowing experiences that marred her childhood and the family dynamics that further complicated her fragile world. The scars of her past are deep, but her faith and strength are deeper. She imparts the significant role her faith played in handling trauma, thanks to the unwavering support from her great aunt, Auntie Jane.
However, Verna's story isn't just about survival, but transformation. She shares her experiences of overcoming adversity, notably her mother's mysterious disappearance when Verna was six and a half months pregnant. This episode of her life is a testament to her resilience and the power of her belief. Verna's life journey essentially teaches us how to move from broken to blessed, reminding us of the importance of a support system during hard times. Tune in to our latest podcast for this moving narrative of unstoppable resilience.
Check Verna Haywood out at the following links:
http://www.verna-haywood.com
https://www.facebook.com/Theunstoppablelifewithvernahaywood
https://www.instagram.com/vernahaywood_/

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Broken to Blessed - Verna Haywood: A Survivor's Story of Faith, Strength, and Resilience

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Michelle

Verna was molested by her father at the age of five , but she did not realize what he was doing was molestation until she was 33 years old .

Michelle

How does that happen , you ask ? Well , tune in for my conversation with special guest Verna Haywood .

Michelle

Verna talks about her unwavering faith in Jesus

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