Today we’d like to introduce you to Crystal Buckley

Hi Crystal , thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.

I got married at the age of 21, thinking I could start life with the person that said he loved me, unfortunately that resulted in abuse and I had to walk away. But later, after moving pass and accepting what had happened, I wrote a book, encouraging young woman that there is hope after any situation, they can still come out victorious. I even recognized that this was now my God given purpose, to help, motivate and encourage broken/ abused women.
I have been on serveral platforms, telling my story, encouraging women, that because this thing did not Kill you, take the second chance that you were given and make someting of it.
I find pleasure in knowing that God allowed me to go through this part of my Life, came out, and now he is getting the glory for it.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?

Oh definitely not!!!! the flashbacks, the constant reminders especially when I hear another woman telling a similar story. There were days and nights of depression, not knowing whether to go sleep or walk up and in the house. The pain never goes away and even sometimes when I’m on platforms, the tears are just flowing. But God had to remind me that my tears will show that I’m telling my story and not someone else’s. So I always push through knowing that if God brought me to it, he will bring me through it.
Another struggle was deciding to love again, because the first thought that will come to your mind is, wonder if this will be a repeat of my last relationship. Trusting, loving and caring became hard. But I prayed and overtime God helped me overcome my fears.
Forgiveness was another big struggle, I wanted to be resentful and take revenge for the hurt and heartache and embarrassment that I had to go through. But I had to understand that if I cannot forgive then how will God forgive me of my sins. It was hard.. but again through prayer and supplication to God.. I was able to overcome that obstacle.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

I am currently a Nurse’s Assistant residing in the Cayman Islands. But also an Author and motivational speaker. Just recently I had the privilege of been asked to be apart of a symposium in Jamaica at which I was awarded. And other than authoring my book ‘From Broken To Redeemed’, that award, was another big thing for me and makes me so proud of myself to know that God turned my mess into a message, my test into a testimony and people are been impacted.

What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?

I like the fact that it is welcoming and you can meet people of all race, gender and culture.I like to learn about the different cultures because it is my wish to travel to alot of countries so insight before is very good.
I dislike the fact that people can be mean and selfish although sometimes it’s hard to trust people,so they cocoon and stick to the own people.

Pricing:

• Amazon – $15
• Jamaica $1500
• Cayman Islands-$12

Contact Info:

• Facebook: Crystal Buckley
• Other: Tic toc – crystal_buckley35