Pain Has A Purpose with Crystal Yarbrough

On this week's episode, we learn the story of Crystal Yarbrough. Crystal was sexually abused from childhood through her teenage years. She tells her story of dealing with her past and how she has overcome it. She is a mother, a college graduate, has completed seminary and is the program director of Eye Heart World, an organization that helps young women who have been victims of sex trafficking. Crystal's story is amazing on so many levels. Learn More About EYE HEART WORLD Key Takeaways - With adversity, you can't go around it. You have to go through it. Figure a way to get through it. - Don't give up on people. - Shame is a heavy burden to bear. Shame is not your identity. Take off the coat of shame. - Don't allow labels to define you. - All pain has a purpose. Use what you have been through to improve yourself. ///// Check Out Our Sponsor >>> Gat Creek Solid wood custom furniture of Appalachian hardwoods designed and handmade in America. Check out their complete line of amazing furniture at gatcreek.com. Buy Rod's Book "Get Back Up" >>> Buy Here Learn more about & contact Rod Cate: Rod Cate Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn More About Rod Cate and Get Back Up: On August 14, 1981, Rod broke his neck while making a tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In a split second, he went from athlete to quadriplegic. Get Back Up is the story of Rod's life journey and provides a detailed account of what it's like to be handicapped, how to overcome it and how to thrive. The book gives you a look into trying legal cases through the eyes of a handicapped lawyer. The book's purpose is to hopefully motivate you to not allow life's sometimes devastating twists and turns ruin your quest for a great life. If your life is perfect and you have never suffered a tragedy, this book may not be for you. For the rest of us who have hit a bump or two on the road of life and are still trying to make it happen, this is your book.