I did everything, BUT DIE. Your past does not dictate your future..Make better decisions, Level up!

[@LivinDivine]

Thank yo so much for your wonderful comments, as I will read them all. My passion is to help others live an abundant, and fulfilled life, no matter what mistakes they have made in the past, nor the circumstances for which they were born. We have all made mistakes, but we can learn from them, improve, and move on. Anything that I can do, or support I can offer to you, I will. Please like, share and subscribe, as my desire is to let as many people as possible know that they are not alone in their struggle, and it does get better. Most are isolated, and embarrassed by their circumstances, so I put myself out here to say that your tears are just temporary, and we can support each other while experiencing this thing called life.

[@angelabrookins4743]

From just reading what you have wrote I know I.m in the right place. Thank you for op

[@elizabethc9843]

Val you are empowering people! I love love listening to your journey, you’re such a blessing💕

[@cjhforreal4738]

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I can relate to a lot of that. One thing I learned from my parents was “you can be whatever you want to be.” I am truly grateful that they encouraged us to believe that you could be whatever you want to be. You are a strong and compassionate woman. Again, thank you for sharing this!

[@D.C.22]

I love when I come across a person who is a "minister" without the trappings of religion. Not saying you don't have beliefs, because I don't know that about you, but you have a spirit that ministers...is what I'm saying. Keep up the good work!

[@LivinDivine]

Thank you. I get exactly what you are saying. Blessings..

[@nooncactus]

You certainly are a very strong, passionate and determined woman. Your daughter and grandson are fortunate to have you as a role model. I can see and feel the joy you and Ron have together. 🌸❤️🌸

[@josephinehunte1250]

Ur past is ur past for a reason, but remember your past, so as not to repeat it in ur future. Look forward not backwards. Plan accordingly. Love u Val, family is important but not always good for you or to you. Blessings & Favor on the restaurant. ❤ ❤ ❤ 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@chandraw.3905]

God is in control. 🙏🏼💖😇 Yes He is Grace, and Gracefully He will carry you through! 💖

[@TH-jd8ft]

☺ I needed this tonight. Some people try to make you feel so guilty for making it out and they don't even know what you made it out of. They only know that you made it further than them. I needed this reminder that privilege didn't get handed to me, I worked for it and I make the decision to work for it every additional day, with every choice. Thank you for sharing so people like me can relate. 💙Much love, peace and joy to you and yours

[@tanyaparker-callsign.kk7ic238]

Bless God for paid days off...concerning your entrepreneurial experience to whom much is given much is required. I share with my daughter managing our home was our first business and managing our home based business is the second business. Teaching our children how to manage is the key to legacy. Many blessings ✊🏾❤️❤️❤️✊🏾

[@cecilias.567]

Wow!! What a powerful testimony! I pray God's continued blessings throughout your process of opening up your restaurant!!

[@WeShareTheSameAffliction]

Such a powerful story! Just look at your comments section-you have touched many with your experience, thank you for sharing. ❤

[@BridgetsAnimalHouse]

Hi, Val I was checking my notifications and hadn’t seen you. I know you and Ron are working so hard. As for your story, I can completely relate. I come from a family of seven siblings. I can honestly say I’m very different from my siblings. They say the middle child is always different. I’m different in that I choose not to have drama and negativity in my life. I, too, love my family from a distance. There’s seven of us, but I’m individually set apart from them. Whenever I try to interact with my family, I’m at a loss. My life is always better without them in it. I hope everything works out with your family member. Take care.

[@marciablake1414]

Val: Thank you! God woke me up early this morning 3:45AM(est)-so that I could listen to you before the start of my busy Sunday. What you said in this video is a confirmation to what God has been speaking to me, concerning my past negative childhood experiences and toxic dysfunctional family members, as well as how important it is to separate my self from all toxic “friends.” Currently, I am in the process of “Forgetting those things Behind and pressing Forward To The High Calling” so that I can receive the good things that Father God has for My Life ! You are a bright light on the internet. Again, thank you for your transparency, authenticity and words of inspiration! I’m wishing you and Ron, Father God’s best in all your endeavors!

[@alicehouston9979]

A lot of us went through the same thing I talked to my daughter as well

[@dietriamichelle494]

Such a amazing testimony, it's a lot of courage to share this. But I was glued to the KZbin channel. Nothing is easy moving forward in life it's always a not so easy journey. But we get there.

[@debraedwards1649]

So glad you're back! You are speaking my truth as well. As the middle child of eight and shaving a mother that found mothering difficult, I thankfully had grandparents that helped me though a childhood that could have gone terribly wrong. By God's grace my life turned out positive, because I walked a totally different path than my siblings. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life's journey. It's so wonderful to see and hear from other strong women putting one foot in front of the other and just keep moving forward. As always, thanks for sharing. May God continue to bless you and your family. ❤

[@eternallyevolving7888]

Hi Val. Thank you for sharing. Some people call it over sharing but I think it’s very courageous to tell your story. This is inspiring and much needed. I just had a serious incident in my family as well. I know I need to step away but it’s very difficult. Some families are just too toxic to move forward in a healthy way. Yesterday really showed me that I need to love from a distance. Your video is confirmation as I was awakened out of my sleep thinking about all of the foolishness that took place. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Es_Elle]

Testify, Val! Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow! Sitting at your kitchen table... ☕

[@miriamneal2086]

Val i feel you! I thank God everyday for a praying mother! Even having a parent rooted in Jesus didnt mean the devil wouldn't attack time after time to destroy the family.Much prayers and tears and faith in the lord bought us through. I said this there is someone in this world that life mirrors yours where outcome are different.You hang in there and time that devil he's a liar and trusted in the lord.

[@happydimples39]

I am very much like you. I'm more spiritual. I praying for you. I had to let go of bad people in my life. I had too. They tried to keep me down all the time. They have more than me and down want me to rise above. I have been there for them and I am a giver also. But God had to clean my space from wicked friends and family. Be excited and happy. We are blessed, Amen!

[@queenofthesouth4205]

Val you are still standing, because GOD has amazing plans for you!!! Be Blessed.

[@jimbafromouterspace6971]

a Young Man apriciates the words of a grown Woman.... Thanks allot and love from Germany

[@tammygerry4254]

Hello Val. Soooo sorry to hear your devastating news. Its good to see you. Happy your business is moving along. You are a very beautiful and strong women. Praying for ya'll🙏🙌

[@denisewilliamson4749]

Welcome back Val, sorry to hear about the tragedy in your family. Stay in prayer and stay strong! 😊

[@shelovesthemso6252]

Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And I sure agree!

[@dorothymatthews6690]

Hi Val. Thank you for sharing your testimony and journey! Our stories are similar. I too come from a family of 9 siblings with my mom being a single mom because Dad was out there. Two of my siblings died due to their lifestyle choices. All you can do is pray for them. You are such a wonderful encourager! You're so right. Its all about our choices. All the best to you and Ron on opening your restaurant. I hope to visit your restaurant one day. Keep the faith. It ain't over. God is on your side. It will happen!

[@josephinehunte1250]

Hi Val. Welcome back. Missed you & Ron. U look good, hair growing skin looks good, u look great👍 keep doing what u doing. So sorry for ur sadness regards to ur family member. Just remember continue w/ur faith & belief, remember God is only a prayer away, ask and u shall receive, seek and u shall find, knock & door will b opened. Lots of Love. Thank God for support/mentoring/encouragement, etc etc etc.

[@Usapatriette]

Amen.

[@bettiesally6486]

I can really relate because i'm the 13th child i'm from a disfuntional family myself so i know exactly where you coming from but by the grace of god i'm still here where i can write a book and know it would sell may god continue to cover your love ones

[@dorothythomas792]

Hello Val. I can relate to so much of what you're saying. The choices we make in our lives can make a difference. I'm thankful that I did not become what the statics said I would be. God's grace and mercy kept me as well. I appreciate how you want to help others level up. I look forward to hearing about your journey. Your desire to help others means so much. When I see you, I see the possibilities in my life. No matter where you come from, keep pushing forward and doing your best. Things will get better.

[@sheismonalisa3146]

Val, I have only watched your channel for a brief amount of time, 9 months or so. I have recommended your channel to several coworkers. You are AMAZING. I wish you all the best

[@LivinDivine]

You are too kind. Thank you so much 😊

[@nwatson2773]

Val said, “Im the Queen of walk away” Me : Same

[@Gracious2402]

God bless you Val for your transparency and encouragement 🙏🏽

[@joeberts9723]

The world needs more people like you! I don’t get to see your videos too often (time doesn’t allow) but everyone of them I have seen has left me feeling real good. Please stay the same and thank you.

[@josephinehunte1250]

Amen, God will make a way out of no way. U can't hv a testimony if u didn't hv the test. God is in the midst of the storm. Hang in there. Don't give up No Matter What. Tell Ron hi.

[@adnaloy9025]

I'm late to the party but this is a great video and great advice. I have walked away, similarly to you, from some awful aspects of my life including family. I'm much happier for it. You have to be able to do it to preserve yourself and your own happiness.

[@11fundi]

Hey. Thank you so much for this share. Sometimes I am here to escape, but this particular share empowered me. Keep doing what you're doing. You have the right instinct for what I as your follower need.

[@pricemixingitup]

Thank you Val for being real!

[@cosondra9430]

Psalms 34-8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. The God I serve is sooo good and He has made a believer out of me stay blessed and highly favored Val hallelujah amen 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Shalom Peace unto you and your family

[@arleneoshonaiye3758]

I thank you for so much for bringing out to encourage meant for so many people even like myself or sometime I feel like I'm so old now and I'm trying to get out the whole trying to dig my way out the whole and I haven't made it yet but I just really appreciate your words for a little encouragement to tell the people to keep on moving keep on pushing don't give up until we reach the goal and I thank God for you

[@lindagilmore3694]

Thank you for sharing a small part of your life story, Your honesty and openness will definitely help someone. I enjoy watching your videos, thanks again for sharing,

[@Andrea44491]

Hi well done for pushing the barriers that was dealt to you as a child and good luck for the future. I was wondering where Ron was as its nice to see him also.

[@josephinehunte1250]

Preach Preach Preach Val. It's OK, do u don't explain apologize or comment on. Be u, it's alright. Praying for your family.

[@donnakawana]

Thanks love for this.... Sending love an light!!Your an inspiration to me,for that I am grateful,For that ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@LashonDCampbell]

Amen this is very true. Love this channel you guys are 😊 great

[@TaureanDreams]

Miss Val thanks so much for this!!!!

[@creating1_c1999]

Hello Gorgeous! Missed you guys! Amen to everything you said. Thanks for sharing.

[@yolandacleare6709]

Yes you have a right to succeed. Please remember to have a advertising budget I know you will do well.

[@olgaleon8989]

Thank you, Val❤️

[@unaweza]

Awesome testimony Stay blessed my sister

[@brightstar1040]

You are so motivating and beautiful inside and out!

[@alicehouston9979]

You make me feel so normal

[@TrishtheNatural]

Great video and message… I can relate. I hope your family member is okay

[@alicehouston9979]

You are so right

[@cosondra9430]

Preach Preacher you good thanks for the sermon you in the house.

[@angelabrookins4743]

You're grey brave to even put yourself out to the public like this ppl talk about these ph. And tablets plus cunputer .is a hinder in life well if you use it that way I use mine for helping me out in my struggle Lord knows I am hoping and looking for help in Jesus name I always put God first in All things so yeah coming out from behind these walls I been a longer all my life seam like. Let me stop bc I am going to hear the story of the beautiful lady that's speaking now

[@s-whitestudythewordministries]

Thank you🙏

[@alicehouston9979]

You are successful

[@alicehouston9979]

God is good I love you 😍

[@janespitfire9884]

Interesting life. But most people have ups and down in life s journey. Aren't we glad not immigrants from other countries? Afghan Haiti and Mexicans have it rough in their home country with their desire to come here. We have freedoms with most choices in America (some are limited in areas due to skin tone )but our life standards are better than others around the world. You and hubby have self leadership and blessed much more than others. Your empathy and words are wise. Thank for helping others and myself.. I think I had a weird adult life journey with marriages and adult children. It seems I am usually ignored. I leave those alone who don t like me cause had differ childhood than them. I am boring conservative type of person who was bullied as a child and now as an adult . But I suck it up by IGNORING them. Why? Because I think they have bigger problems than I do and it is a waste of my energy. Take Care and glad to see you back

[@wwashington270]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@josephinehunte1250]

Val don't even ask me what I had for breakfast, much less about yesterday last week month or year. OMG

[@sonyasimon166]

BUT GOD!!!!......