Beauty In The Ashes *Sensitive Content* Serika's journey to healing after abandonment & sexual abuse
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Serika Sterling is best known for all the work she does with The Preemie Foundation, however, now we meet the power house behind the foundation. Serika chronicles her extremely rough childhood having been abandoned by her mother and bouncing from family member to family member. In the process, she is sexually violated but a trusted family associate. Her extremely unfair childhood, could see Serika being a victim, but she has healed and works on continued healing to overcome the many obstacles she faced at such a young age. She has gone on to become a successful Accountant operating her own accounting firm, and is currently pursuing her law degree, all while running her foundation.
Not all superheroes wear capes....and Serika Sterling is a living breathing superhero of her own journey.
This is Beauty In the Ashes!
Connect with Yendi: / yendizzle
Connect with Serika : / thepreemiefoundationjm
I am a Serika, abuse, getting 3s in CXC.
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‘It’s not how I start it’s how I finish’
Give thanks your finishing went well 😊
"they didn't die but i lost them both" bro i felt that
👏👏👏 ... Like something hit me when she said that...
Yes. But I know what hurt more is that they made other kids and stuck by them. My life
That line hit me hard 😢
“Diamonds 💎 are made under pressure” I barely had a dry eye throughout this interview. I don’t know this lady but she definitely is giving life to someone who might very well be going through what she went through this very moment!
This is the story of so many young women in Jamaica. I wonder when we are going to start holding these men accountable. It happens to often.
Yendi, you are a tactful, graceful, sensitive, in-tuned, aware, and brilliant interviewer! Each epiode, I marvel at how well you ease into the uncomfortable, pain-inspiring topics and just as gracefully glide back out of that dark zone into more light-hearted and humorous topics!!! You know exactly when and how to ask the tough questions without being intrusive and overbearing. Your silliness and encouragement also come at the perfect time. YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING! Keep up the amazing work and thank you for all that you do. These episodes are therapeutic to many; myself included. Also, a heart-felt thank you to your guests for being so open and vulnerable and for allowing us into the farthest reaches of their intimate lives.
Thank you so so very much!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I absolutely agree! Yendi God’s child. True definition of a true and pure hearted soul. 🙏🏽
Endorsed!
I truly endorsed!
Some “parents” don’t deserve children!! The worst part is that them same one turn around want the children they abandoned to mind dem!!!!😡😡😡😡😡
So darn true.
Exactly!
Same so nancy a me fe tell u my girl but me no mine none a them
Life is a cycle. Parents care for children until they can manage on their own. Children care for parents until they go home. If you break the cycle then you're on your own. Ungrateful soul
@@As_Told_By_Kayan Did you read my comment correctly is the question? If the parents break the cycle then they're on their own. Some ppl can't have kids so if you can, take care of them so they don't mind caring for you.
First big up to the husband, you are such a good man. God bless you Sir. Teach other men how to treat and value good women.
And they’ve got sons I’m happy because I know there will be some great men coming from their family beautiful I am in awe of her husband. He deserves a medal of valor
A big hug to that 11 year old little girl
I don't know, it's just something about listening to somebody's story that is so uplifting. Love this so much, Sundays are much better!
God bless you. Inspired very much.
What a heart-rendering story. The stone the builders rejected has become the cap stone. It is the Lord's doing. Wishing God's blessings in your marriage. Your husband is a real man who deserves a crown.
Michael, UK
An historic interview; for get about Diane Sawyer or Barbara Walters or Oprah. Yendi; as a male i was floored by the adversity this lady overcame; and by the grace of her faith, and empowerment bu her husband....she has slowly demolished her past demons. I am like speechless; but this was an amazing piece of work. It's time for you to get Kleenex sponsorship ASAP. It's time in our Caribbean community for us as parents; to just listen and be comforting to our kids when we think or feel or suspect that something is not OK with them. One Love YP...
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Agree 150%. Yendi is needed........ She must get her own TV show immediately.
Agreed.
Really and truly, "it's not about where you start, it's about where you finish".
Wow..this is so amazing it's not where you start it's about how you finish
Yendz i don't even have words to say about this one. Deep just very deep. So moving so touching a tear jerker and so much more but,at the end of it all this was an interview and a half. I left this interview a better person,so up lifted and just knowing will NOT allow my past to define me or any situations in my life"past or present to win.
I simply want to say a hugh thank you Yendz to you and your guest. All the very best God bless.
Yendz you are beauitful thankyou for inspire others
I swear to you I am here watching this week's episode and I am completely crying because I can identify with this story. This story touch me differently
This brought back memories that I thought I had locked away. This is very therapeutic! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Same
Yep!! We try to lock it away
OMG, what an interview I cried and I felt every word she expressed not that I lived that life but I walked the journey with her. So glad that Sherica found herself and is living her best life. Yends you just know how to get the real people, love Odyssey.
God's work that's all I can say...indeed beauty in the ashes
Big up to her husband....hats off sir
Why am I crying. I just cant keep the tears from flowing. There are so many little girls in Jamaica who are going through this and more. May God help them and help them to fight through this.Yendi may God bless you and your show.
I am great❤
Beautiful girl...I cried. Her strength is unmatched.
This is so emotional and brings back so much memories.... Serika, you're truly a blessing ❤ Thank u so much Yendi for this wonderful story❤
Bwoii Yendi, this is indeed beauty in the ashes. This is another inspiring word.
The sad thing is that COVID has multiplied this experience for so many girls. So many are at home suffering and nobody knows! This story is so encouraging, I pray for your continued healing
“No experience is going to break me”
“Greatness doesn’t come from your experience, it comes from you”
Wonderfully spoken #beautyintheAshes
Thank you serika.you gave me strength I needed.very inspired by your story
If I could I would like this a thousand times! There was so much in this story that happened to me. This is truly the definition of Beauty in the Ashes. Growing up in Jamaica, so many of us have similar stories. Thank God for resilience, ambition, purpose and being on the other side of the tragedies in one’s life
Here here 👏🏾👏🏾 There is so much of her story which is also my story. Truly beauty in the ashes. I look forward to Sundays for this series. ❤️
Stay strong queen
@Marie Spence I agree with you totally. Bits and pieces of her story are parts of mine too. She has risen and I'm slowing doing the same too. ❤️
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This change my life...my testimony is being birthed by this..my God thissssss just changed my life. God is amazing...all thing's work together for good....thanks yendi. Ur doing great.to God be all the glory
More than half of us have suffered as a girl child growing up in Jamaica. And was told not to tell anybody just to protect de family name.😢😢😢honestly over 40 yrs this happen and boy dis is a tear jerker😭😭😭
Her story reflects my entire life, being molested the majority of my life from grade 3 to high school, after high school, rape, abandonment. I still try to deal with this, but I know I won't be able to help myself. So every day I get closer to the I be able to afford therapy.
This situation affects your entire life, future relationship, you fight to come to self-actualization. One day I hope to be like this powerful young lady.
Thank you Yendi!!
🙏 I See You. Keep pressing.
You will my dear it gets a lil better as the years goes by, listen more stories like this,and just do you, don't force yourself to love nor please anyone, you may never afford to get therapy,so you have to dig deep and find your own 🙏
There are SOOOOOO many of us who needs healing from situations like this. Heartbeaking.
This is a very powerful interview. Being an educator for twenty-five years I will be sharing this with my teenage students and develop discussion around this subject. Both ladies deserve a very strong commendation on this interview. Well done.
Look at this lady now, we would have never thought that she experienced so much drama and trauma. This is a classic example of beauty in the ashes.
What a gripping exchange. This took courage and confidence to not only share publicly, but likewise ask the questions. Class Act.
Thank you for sharing Serika...."It's not how I started, it's how I finish"
I will definitely take this one with me a constant reminder "Its Not How You Start, It's How You Finish". We need this as a daily reminder in our lives.
She was on MTM not too long ago, highlighting her charity Premi Foundation, i waa so impressed of how well spoken and articulate she was, she told her story about losing 2/3 of her triplets it was heart wrenching, but i had no idea she had such a rough childhood!
Some of these stories are so very sad but so very inspirational.
It is unfortunate that so much of us can relate to her story. We thank her for her courage. We are grateful for her being a living example that you can overcome. I dont know her but I love her and pray that God continues to bless and keep her 💞
This interview was so powerful! I can tell there is much more to her story....I would welcome a part 2!!!!
Thank you for this talk. I appreciate you sharing. I never grew with a mother. I never knew a mothers love. My father was my father and mother. My father married and my step mother was a beast, her daughter was a beast as well. My past did not define me but with therapy and sharing my story. Life has transition to blessings inwards and outwards.
What a powerful story. How can parents especially a mom walk away from their children?😥...so many of our stories are similar
This hits home...I still can’t understand how an adult could question a child who is very explicit in detail about these experiences. The trauma that starts in a child during and after this experience takes soooo much life away from said child that it becomes a win/lose situation whether that child stays alive or takes his/her life.
I see you and I love you. Thank you, Queen 🙏🏽
@Yendi Thank you, Queen again for another great episode. This one...this one...I am someone watching...thank you!
Such a POWERFUL story, continue on your journey and trust God for complete healing.
What that teacher did contributed to her growing into such a wonderful human being. God bless this young woman.
Serika Sterling, taking my hat off to you..... Alot of us carrys around a lot of pain that is mask by our
smiling faces.
My teardrops eventually gave way to a smile......
Thank you Yendi for posting this video & thank you Serika for being so transparent! I bawled my eyes out while watching, was very triggered & felt comforted knowing that I can & will overcome what I have experienced in the past. You both have helped me gain hope again✨🙏🏾❤
OMG!!! Favorite moment was when she said #3 and high-five Yendi😭❤️ This was on a different level. Her husband was right 😇😇
I wish I could like this a 1000 times. “Your story is your story own it!”
This story omg this story have me crying like a baby, but sherika I thank God for your husband and you making a complete turnaround God is still working on us.
So very impactful! What a beautiful,strong woman.
Best interview ever since this show started. I’ve crossed paths with Serika multiple times both on campus and during her years at KPMG and she was always so pleasant and never forgot a face. Always engaging and attentive. Had no clue she had been through this. I was secretly proud of her while at UWI because a mutual friend of ours who shared the same classes with her always bragged about how smart she was. No one knew where she was coming from but one thing for sure we could all see she was going great places! Thanks for sharing
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A great interview. The subject of rape and molestation has been a national crises in our nation for ever. The ministry of health and human services need to treat this with the attention of Covid-19. I thank you both. Beautiful brilliant ladies.👍
This story was just Wow.. I can’t even describe it. I wish I had 3/4 of her strength. This has impacted me greatly trust me! “ It’s not how you start it’s how you finish” ✨🙏🏽
This has been such an impactful interview, thanks for sharing your story Ms Sterling. I’m sure it resonated with a lot of us women. My mother was abandoned by both her parents as a child. My siblings and I grew up in a tumultuous home with both parents, we survived it, but they didn’t abandon us. Today, Ms Sterling I am a chartered accountant, God has blessed my with two amazing sons. I tell God every day, that what ever happen under the sun I will never abandon my sons. If life takes us under a tree, I’m going to live under it happily ever after with them.My first born is in his final year at university where he’s studying Philosophy Politics and Economics. Country girls no normal, “we born inna storm, and grew up in hurricane” but trust me, with God in the vessel we smile at the storm.
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Wow this got me all teary-eyed 🥺🥺
God sent that wonderful man in your life for a reason girl. Big up yuself
Thank you, so much of us Jamaicans went through sexual abuse and it still effecting us . God is good 🙏🏽
I love her. So authentic. Blessings over your life and that of your family Serika!
I'll be on ur show one day!!! I'm declaring it....God is preparing me as I speak
This my little sister i love her so much i am in tears watching her she is an awsome human i love u sis continue to reach the sky
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I have watched many talk shows and interviews on tv with all kinds of powerful people and I can say that this was the most in tune and focused I have been. Her story is so inspiring and I commend her for making her small steps into big ones ❤. Also, you connect as a host pon a different level Yendi-- when you genuinely care, it shows. You are right that no one will leave the same after watching this. Right now me feel like supa woman wid my likkle likkle problem dem. Thanks so much for sharing.
What a powerful story, I am extremely inspired💗
The words she said by her husband, "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." That spoke to my soul. Thank you.
Your most profound, impactful interview yet. Keep it up Yendi. You go Serika!
POWERFUL. I think anyone who is even thinking about having a child should watch this interview. Sadly some people feel that as soon as they breed they are ready to be parents. They don’t truly understand what a detrimental role they play in their child’s formative years. Parenting is not a job you can afford to mess up because your failures and shortcomings will follow your children for the rest of their lives and shape the adults they turn out to be.
Lawd Jesus...mi poor heart ! Thanks for sharing ladies...The burden we bear as women in thia world...When Yendi started crying I broke down ....This space is so refreshing .Thanks for using your platform for this meaningful endeavour Yendi. You are a queen.
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Thank you Serika and Yendi❤️.
Such a wonderful husband. May the lord continue to bless and keep your family together in happiness Serika.
Serika!! You're the real deal. Your story moved me. When you spoke about being seen ...it was truly powerful. Yendi, I love how you keep bringing us the stories of incredibly inspirational people. Love and Respect 🇨🇦🇯🇲
This story is so powerful...it brought tears
“I see you. “ AMEN Serika. There’s so much power behind those three simple words.
Another courageous and inspiring SHARE. A lot of little girls (grown and young need to hear this) The comments section is lit with all the obvious accolades which I second. But what hit me was the tiny 'mustard seeds'. Serika spoke of the simple hope of tomorrow being enough to live for and that we don't need to be so blessed with finding, knowing and fulfilling our 'passion', but to give 💯 of ourselves in whatever we do. Seems the fashion nowadays is to talk about living out one's passion, which can make some people who feel just ordinary about their talents or interest feel so inadequate and lost all over again.
We simply need to blossom where we are planted at the moment. Do it as if you are doing it for the Lord. Because we are!
Thanking you both through my tears ❤️.
"Where we are planted at the moment". That is excatly what I am doing now, living in the where I am supposed to be.
@@soniaharrison1016 Amen, sis. I believe he'll transplant us when he sees fit, *as He does a NEW thing* Isaiah 43:19.💓
Sericka, you are the girl. Fly girl! Continue to soar, see the light and be bold enough to be it. You fought back. I had a "seeing" experience with a boy I taught. It's funny at the time I told the students I would "see" them so there was no need to push and fight. I thought it simple and just what should be done but for him it opened up a whole new world for him, just to know he was seen. Simple things we can do for a child we must do and that is always, every time.
This was such a good watch and it honestly took me back to when my mother left us to live on our own too Sigh. This just reminds me that everyday is another day to give thanks and to show me that no matter what you’ve gone through you can still turn out to be great. I really love everything about your channel Yendi Love Mstoofine💜
I'm a very emotional person, and this story here have me a BAWL. How can a mother do this to her children?
Mi too 😭
Evil personified mi a tell yuh!!!
I’m an emotional person myself also a parent and I can’t I just can’t comprehend a mother leaving her child/children.
@@irulan1984 the other two person, Renee and Nancy, I called my daughter in Jamaica awhile ago and was relating the story to her with tears in my eyes.
Hurt people hurt people
Hi Yendi! You did it again! WONDERFUL!! The Lord can indeed give us beauty for Ashes! I can identify with what that beautiful young woman went through...I've been there...was abandoned by my mother (she and my dad were in a tumultuous relationship) I was approximately 7, my dad raised us, he did a great job (it was really a rough journey) I would randomly visit my mom but couldn't live with her, she was too angry & abusive. By the grace of God things turned out well for me. Thank God!! Much Blessings & Peace to you both. JOHN 3:16 🙏💕🙏
Serika girl, you are such a smart and lovely girl. You were given a second chance and you made good use of it. More power to you girl. I am a teacher, so now I realise I have to pay attention to all students and be alert to their issues. I am so happy that you turned out well. This could have been so devastating for you. I am proud of you girl. Keep striving. I know I will see you on television in the news and I will say yes. Remember the Lord and keep serving him, he will direct your path. Reply to tell me how your sisters fare out. Love you girl.
Thank you🤗
Its the third time I have heard this lady's testimony and all three touch me deeply...I migt not have gone thrugh some stuff she did and I'm thankful for that but there is something I can relate to. This give me courage to go in to college.....I will be strong and have a stong finish! Thank you Serika for sharing. I hope one day to be in your presene!
Yendi thanks for steering your platform in this direction. This young lady is one of the best examples of a successful Jamaican.
Thanks for sharing your story Serika, this saddens me :( how some parents can be selfish and uncaring to their children...
God be praised!!!!!
Best husband ever...at least one of the best because I have one😀
It’s not how you start, its how you finish. Hallelujah...God sees us.
You are an inspiration
This is like the new Profile. I anticipate this every Sunday and it’s always refreshing and encouraging.
This is rough! Tears inevitably welled up in my eyes; especially the section where the teacher reached out to her, maybe because I am a teacher. Serika, am happy to see that you are not existing anymore but thriving and touching lives. May God continue to bless and keep you.
This interview hit me different Yendi. Thank you. Love conquers all - always🙏🏾🙌🏾
I felt the pain, this story brought tears to my eyes...most times when a child is molested, it’s by a near family member😭😭
this is so inspirational, this young lady has gone through a lot and i must say that she is truly STRONG!!!!! thank GOD that her teacher and husband truly see's her and believes in her. so this is a true definition of its not what you start its how you finish. Thank you so much yendi for this
Every interview I watch resonates so deeply. Yendi is truly a talented and inspiring host. The Jamaican Oprah. Continue to inspire us and giving persons a safe space to speak their truth.
Profound testimony girl. You had me teary eyed. There is definitely a take away from your story.
I am Serika. The way I bawled...Whew!
I still struggle with alot emotionally and mentally but it's not where I start....
I cried watching this but rejoice at what she has become. What doesn't kill you make you stronger, and I am a testament of that.
Wow wow, not how you start but its how you finish. Blessings.
Again, I can soooooo relate. My father left when I was 7 and reappeared when I was 19. By the age of 13, I was shipped off to live with a stranger. These are the story of many others . Bless your heart my dear.But I did come back. My heart goes out to those who didn't.
Thank you for seeing me Serika!! God bless your husband for seeing you. Am glad you fought back.
The pendulum swings with the same momentum in both directions. Serika was shaped by Fire. Fire made her the genuine beauty she is today, I know that fire. I too was shaped by fire. I was not abused neither physically or mentally, but being abandoned by my birth mother turned out to be a Blessing, I am the first of 5 children and the only person that was there fore her and took care of her in her final days on earth, and I did it with Grace. I am her most talented and gifted child. I have 4 gifted full skills. The woman that raised me was my greatest Blessing. She was the water and my birth mother was the fire. Serika went through a fire that purified her soul. Like precious metal she was made strong and most genuinely Beautiful. Give thanks for being made genuinely gracious and Beautiful. Peace Love and Light to both of you - Yendi and Seruka keep doin what you do. Love uno
My word, how much more one person could go through, my dayz, what a woman strong, I see you too queen, sending you continued strength.
These conversations are powerful.
Go Serika! U are such an inspiration. Yendi, I can't stop loving the shows.
“Just the hope for tomorrow is enough to go forward".. A word🥺
Awesome story… this has done done positivity in my decision going forward. Serika I love. You are a very great inspiration!!! Wow!!!!
What an inspiration you are Serika. God gave you the husband that you needed, a good man who saw you as God saw you, a masterpiece. Its not about where you start...Praise God!
Thank you for this interview of all the interviews I connect with her on so many levels thank you for sharing your story
I can imagine how many young lady this story will help. This is a story of strength and it really represents beauty in the ashes ❤❤❤
This one makes me cry it was so deep I cant imagine two parents leaving their children at the same time.
Thank you Jesus for your restoration.
So glad the teacher saw you...brought tears to my eyes