Being Human with Steve Cuss Toni Collier Heals from Childhood Wounds and Adult Betrayal
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Aug 11, 2025 Join Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, as she shares her journey of healing and resilience after childhood trauma and betrayal. An inspiring speaker and author, Toni dives deep into how anxiety affects our lives and how authentic community can aid in overcoming it. She discusses transformative moments from therapy to faith that helped her navigate life's challenges. With a focus on vulnerability, she emphasizes the importance of connection and the unique experiences of women of color in ministry, offering a message of hope and empowerment.
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Raised As A Child Caregiver
- Toni Collier became a caregiver for her sick mother as a child.
- She calls that experience 'parentification' and says it shaped her life.
Early Abuse And Turning To Faith
- Toni endured sexual manipulation and lost her virginity at 13 to an older man.
- She later left home at 16 and found Jesus at 21 while still struggling.
How Broken Crayons Began
- A moment with her daughter and an Instagram graphic birthed Broken Crayons Still Color.
- Toni used that image as a message that transformed into a ministry.
