{"product_id":"63-and-shedding-paperback","title":"63 and Shedding - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerrie Sue Swafford Blanchard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much pain can one person carry before it becomes part of who they are?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most of her life, Jerrie Sue Blanchard carried burdens that no child should ever have to bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the smiles, behind the responsibilities of motherhood, and behind the outward appearance of an ordinary life lived a young girl struggling to survive childhood abuse, family trauma, fear, rejection, poverty, and years of emotional wounds that would follow her well into adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the years passed, those wounds never truly disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead, they found another place to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood became comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood became protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood became a way to silence memories that refused to stay buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 63 and Shedding, Jerrie opens her heart and shares the deeply personal story of a life shaped by unimaginable hardship, yet sustained by faith, resilience, and an unwavering determination to keep moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom growing up in a small Southern community, to surviving abuse at the hands of those who should have protected her, to enduring domestic violence, fear, loneliness, and years of emotional struggle, Jerrie takes readers on a journey through some of the darkest chapters of her life with remarkable honesty and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this is not simply a story about pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story about survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story about finding strength when there seems to be none left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story about discovering that the scars of yesterday do not have to determine the rest of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt sixty-three years old, Jerrie made a decision that would change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe chose to shed more than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe chose to shed fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe chose to shed shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe chose to shed the burdens she had carried for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough faith in God, perseverance, and a commitment to reclaiming her life, she embarked on a journey that transformed not only her body, but also her heart, her health, and her future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with raw honesty, powerful life lessons, and a message of hope for anyone struggling with the effects of abuse, trauma, emotional pain, or self-doubt, 63 and Shedding serves as a reminder that healing is possible, no matter how long the journey has been.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a survivor yourself, love someone who is struggling, or simply need encouragement to keep moving forward, this unforgettable memoir will inspire you to believe that your past does not have the final word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause no matter how heavy the burden... there is always hope for a new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46575271346220,"sku":"9798240911903","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/Yor_6r3xZc9798240911903.webp?v=1793746253","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/63-and-shedding-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}