A woman growing up in poverty in Jamaica is abandoned by her mother at an early age, and as her story of unworthiness deepens, she falls prey to a cruel world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today’s episode featured Donna Hayes. Donna has written a memoir that includes further details about her incredible journey called These Broken Roads, which you can find on Amazon. You can also find out more about her on her website, <a href="http://www.donna-hayes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donna-hayes.com</a> and learn about her coaching practice at <a href="http://www.distinguishedcoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">distinguishedcoaching.com</a>. You can find her on social media on Instagram @iamdonna_hayes and if you’d like to reach out to her, you can email her at <a href="mailto:donna@distinguishedcoaching.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donna@distinguishedcoaching.com</a>.&nbsp;Producers:&nbsp;Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason BlalockContent/Trigger Warnings: animal cruelty, parental neglect, domestic violence, explicit language&nbsp;Social Media:&nbsp;Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcastWebsite:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>Website for Andrew Waits: <a href="http://www.andrdewwaits.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">andrdewwaits.com</a>Website for Jason Blalock: <a href="http://www.jasonblalock.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jasonblalock.com</a>Support the Show:&nbsp;Support The Show on Patreon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/happening" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/happening</a>Wondery Plus:&nbsp;All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service.&nbsp;To access the full&nbsp;catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at&nbsp;<a href="https://wondery.com/plus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.com/plus</a>&nbsp;Shop at the Store:&nbsp;The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop</a>&nbsp;to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop.&nbsp;Transcripts:&nbsp;Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, <a href="http://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thisisactuallyhappening.com</a>Intro Music:&nbsp;"Illabye" – TipperMusic Bed: “Union Flow” – Spuntic&nbsp;ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:&nbsp;Text or Call 988&nbsp;National Alliance on Mental Illness:&nbsp;1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN):&nbsp;1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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