Part 2 It Had to Happen: Navigating Difficult Moments

In the first official episode of Season 2 of Broken Blessings, I share the deeply personal story of how unresolved trauma, survival instincts, and the desire to create a family shaped many of the choices I made in my early twenties.I open up honestly about trauma bonding, motherhood, emotional survival, losing myself inside an unhealthy marriage, and the painful realization that survival and love are not always the same thing.This episode is about healing, truth, self-awareness, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself in the process of trying to save everyone else.If you’ve ever stayed somewhere unhealthy because it felt familiar, because children were involved, or because you believed surviving was the same thing as love—this conversation is for you.Welcome to Broken Blessings 🤍

Broken Blessings is returning in a brand new season—one that looks very different than before.This season is personal, honest, and unfolding in real time.I’ll be sharing conversations about healing, faith, motherhood, navigating divorce, learning how to show up as a single mother, and rediscovering who I am through it all. I’ll also be opening up about raising a child with autism and the lessons, challenges, and growth that journey brings.This isn’t a season about having all the answers.It’s about learning how to keep going, heal, and grow through life’s unexpected changes.If you’re navigating a difficult season, starting over, or trying to find your footing again—you’re not alone here.Welcome to Broken Blessings 🤍

In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems, the impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards spiritual awakening.🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems, the impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards spiritual awakening.What to Expect:Your broken blessings are needed to create your masterpiece.Friendship can push you outside of your comfort zone.Transformation often comes from unexpected experiences.Embracing your past can lead to empowerment.Highlights:04:45 It Had to Happen Moments05:41 Crystal's Journey: From Struggles to Strength11:57 Finding Faith and Freedom16:22 The Power of Relationships🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:The Weight of Unhealed Trauma: How burying pain from childhood can damage emotional health and relationships.Healing as a Gift: Why giving yourself the space and grace to heal unlocks freedom and generational impact.Navigating Triggers: How to address trauma responses and empower your loved ones to support your healing.Parenting with Awareness: Creating a safe space for your children to share and feel seen.📖 Scriptural Inspiration:Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."Isaiah 61:3: "To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."🌟 Next Step:Take one step toward your healing today—whether it’s journaling, seeking counseling, or sharing your story with a trusted friend. Acknowledge your pain and remind yourself: healing isn’t weakness; it’s a reclaiming of your power.🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:Seeing Your Children Through God’s Eyes: How parents can reflect God’s love to their children and affirm their value.Navigating Difficult Conversations: Practical tips for having age-appropriate talks about equity, equality, and racism with your children.Positive Reinforcement in Parenting: Why reinforcing your children’s identity through a Godly lens prepares them to stand firm in a challenging world.A Letter to Her Sons: Insights from When I See You, Carlaura’s heartfelt book written to affirm her children’s worth and encourage them to see themselves as God does.📖 Scriptural Inspiration:Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."Psalm 139:14: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."🌟 Next Step:Grab a copy of When I See You and read it with your child taking opportunities to reinforce positive identity to them. 🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:God’s Sovereignty in the Unexpected: How an unplanned hysterectomy and life-threatening blood clots revealed God’s perfect timing.Divine Provision: The comfort of having her sister by her side and feeling God’s presence in traumatic moments.Faith Amid Questions: A reminder that even when we don’t understand, God knows, and it’s all part of His plan.Living Through the Trial: Finding purpose and gratitude in the fact that God thought enough of her to save her life.📖 Scriptural Inspiration:Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."🌟 Next Step:Spend time journaling about a moment in your life when you felt unprepared or uncertain. Ask God to reveal how His hand was guiding you through it, even if you couldn’t see🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:God’s Unconditional Love: Reflecting on Romans 5:8 and how God loves us despite our imperfections.From Shame to Redemption: Carlaura’s heartfelt story of fearing rejection but finding acceptance and grace in both her marriage and her faith.Purpose in the Pain: How God uses even our mistakes and brokenness to bring glory to His name.Freedom From Shame: A reminder that there is no condemnation in Christ, and every part of your story matters.📖 Scriptural Inspiration:Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."🌟 Next Step:This week, take a moment to write down one area of your life where you’ve experienced shame. Pray and ask God to reveal how He’s using that part of your story for His glory.🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

🎙️ Episode Highlights:Struggles with Self-Worth: Learn how doubts about her voice and story being “good enough” held her back for years.The Power of Godly Friendships: Discover the importance of surrounding yourself with friends who see God’s vision for your life, push you forward, and remind you of the gifts God has placed inside of you.Using Your Voice for God’s Purpose: Why stepping into your calling starts with silencing fear and trusting that your voice matters.💡 Takeaways for Listeners:How to overcome insecurities about your voice or story.The role of friendships in helping you walk in faith and purpose.Practical steps to trust God and speak up when He calls you to share your story.🌟 Next Steps:Reflect on who in your circle pushes you closer to God’s purpose.Pray for godly friendships that encourage and sharpen you.Use your voice to glorify God, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:Raw Honesty About Struggles: Carlaura shares how partial blindness during her second pregnancy and multiple corrective surgeries left her questioning God’s presence and plan.A Journey Through Postpartum Depression: Insights on how motherhood didn’t match her dreams and how she found the strength to push through for her son.Seeing God in the Unseen: How her baby boy became the gift that reminded her of God’s purpose and gave her the will to keep going.Faith in the Unexpected: Discover how God’s plans, though different from ours, are always perfect and purposeful.📖 Scriptural Inspiration:Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."🌟 Next Step:Reflect on the areas where you feel unqualified and ask God to show you how He is equipping you for His purpose.🔗 Connect with Carlaura:Follow Carlaura for more stories of faith, encouragement, and resilience:⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on FB⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on IG⁠⁠Connect w/ Carlaura on Tik Tok⁠⁠Grab your copy of When I See You Here⁠⁠Join Broken Blessings Private Community⁠