Summary

I grew up in a world of constant chaos and pain. My early years were marked by abandonment when my mum dropped me off at my nan’s house, only to leave for Canada—leaving a deep emptiness and confusion in me. I remember feeling rejected and invisible as we moved all over London, living in unstable homes and witnessing my mum suffer in violent relationships. I even experienced sexual abuse at a very young age, which added to the overwhelming hurt. By my teens, I fell into a class A addiction and became pregnant, and my life spiraled further out of control. I found myself at the brink, losing hope and even my sense of self-worth until a compassionate stranger and the gentle intervention of a Christian charity called patel changed everything. I stepped into a women’s refuge in Watford, where I slowly discovered that Jesus was real—he could rescue me from an 18-year struggle. Through prayer, unwavering faith, and the loving support of my new family at patel, I experienced a breakthrough. I now have a renewed purpose, a restored relationship with my children, and a passion for helping others through ministry and even baking. Every day, I am reminded that true healing and change come not from human effort but from the powerful, personal relationship I now have with Jesus.

Time Chapters

01:07 Mum’s Abandonment
01:41 Mum’s Return
02:07 Life on the Move
02:38 Abusive Environment
03:33 Defending Mum
06:36 Teen Addiction & Pregnancy
07:00 Near Self-Destruction
07:08 Seeking Help
07:45 Women’s Refuge
11:02 Breaking Point
15:22 Introduction to Patel
16:16 Entering Patel
17:15 Second Chance
33:07 Found Christ
45:02 Recovery at Patel
48:01 Family & Ministry
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Directed, filmed and edited by Christian Vision, we hope Kelly’s Story will bring hope to your life.
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