In South Africa, twelve-year-old Joy has lived through more than most children her age. Her family life has been marked by hardship, including domestic violence and abuse. Her mother shared, “Due to the severity of the situation, I had to seek shelter at a home for abused women. This led to a painful separation from my children, where I was unable to see them for a period of time. It was an incredibly difficult and traumatic experience for all of us. We are currently going through a divorce, which has added to the emotional challenges we face as a family.”
For Joy, the instability and trauma were overwhelming. The separation from her mother left her feeling lost, disconnected, and uncertain about the future. But in the midst of this pain, something unexpected began to bring healing— CBN