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A Memoir of Hurt, Hope, Love and Becoming......
On the night before her first job, a young girl proudly sews a dress and a jacket, only to be told by her father, "You look ugly." That moment marks the start of a journey shaped by pain, resilience, and a quiet promise: One day, I will be somebody.
From a childhood filled with self-doubt to a love story with Manny that brings healing and heartbreak.
This memoir is a heartfelt reflection on what it means to be truly seen, to care for someone in their final days, and to find strength through faith.
A powerful story of love, loss, and becoming whole.
Contents
Introduction. i
Ivan's Journey 1956. 1
Ivan's Promise. 5
Who Was Janetta Vanetta Cynthia?. 9
Before I was Me. 11
Life in Carriacou. 13
Family Ties. 15
Light Through the Door. 18
What's in a Name?. 26
The Telegram... 30
The Visit 33
Political Uproar in the '70s. 38
Survival 42
Becoming Somebody. 45
A New Life Begins. 48
A Name, A Smile, A Lifetime. 50
Date Night 51
A Different Kind of Healing. 56
Trip to Ghana. 59
Knocked Down, But Not Defeated. 62
The Wedding Dress Dream... 66
A New Beginning. 68
Wedding Preparations and Facing
My Father. 71
The Surprise of the Dress. 74
Marriage, Life, and the Long
Road of Love. 75
The Road to Hope. 87
The Strength Beside Me. 89
Nurse to Wife: A Sacred Vow Lived
Daily. 92
Epilogue - Still Standing. 95
A Tribute to Mr Ivan Bartholomew -
"Briton" - My dad. 97
A Word to the Reader. 100
