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On October 14, 2025, @ 8:00 PM, we had the honor and privilege of sitting down with Latoyia Nicholson for a heartfelt and transparent conversation about her journey through childhood rejection, spiritual attacks, and mental health battles.
What she shared was powerful, eye-opening, and filled with the redemptive grace of JESUS Christ.
🌸 A Childhood of Rejection and Longing
Latoyia opened her heart about the deep pain of growing up as a child whose father accepted all of his other children but denied her.
As a little girl, she often wondered why her siblings—who lived in the same home—got to visit their father while she stayed behind. Even as she grew older and tried to reach out to him, the rejection continued.
A blood test later confirmed what she already knew—he was indeed her father. Yet even then, he dismissed the truth, saying, “We all have the same blood,” while still showing no desire for a relationship.
Despite the hurt, Latoyia still longed for her father’s love and connection. The pain of being denied never fully left her, but in time, she received a divine revelation that changed her life:
“The greatest Father a human can ever have is JESUS Christ.”
She realized that the love she was searching for had been present all along through her Heavenly Father, who had carried her through every season of her life.
💔 Abuse, Motherhood, and Sacrifice
As a young girl, Latoyia experienced sexual abuse that left deep emotional scars and confusion. It led her into a season of brokenness and promiscuity as a teenager—seeking love and acceptance in all the wrong places.
At just 16 years old, she became a mother to her first child. Now, she is a proud mother of five beautiful children—four boys and one girl.
She shared how there were many sacrifices she had to make as a young mother to care for her children. The road wasn’t easy, but her determination to provide stability and love for them became one of her greatest motivations.
⚠️ A Spiritual Encounter: Be Careful Who You Let In
Later in life, Latoyia moved into an apartment complex as a new believer. She described herself as very friendly and open-hearted. One of her neighbors befriended her and often came into her home—and she visited theirs in return.
What she didn’t realize at first was that these neighbors had evil intentions. She later discovered that they had placed a hex on her. She believes that something was put into her drink and that items were planted in her home without her knowledge.
This opened the door to spiritual oppression that left her feeling bound by darkness and fear.
When her aunts, Robin and Trina, came to her home to pray, they stood in spiritual authority and called on the name of JESUS. She said that whatever had tried to overtake her had to loose her in Jesus’ name.
Through that experience, she learned an important lesson that she now boldly shares with others:
“Do not let everyone into your home. Some people carry evil intentions while pretending to be friendly.”
She warns that not everyone deserves access to your life or your space, because some people plan evil for your good.
🧠 Mental Health Battles and Healing
Following that spiritual attack, Latoyia began to battle mental health challenges that lasted nearly 18 years. She was diagnosed with a mental illness and, at times, struggled to take her medication consistently—believing she didn’t need it or felt better without it.
Now, she’s learning the importance of caring for herself and maintaining her own health for the sake of her children. The host Laquanza shared this powerful truth:
“Taking your medication doesn’t mean you don’t have faith in JESUS. Your process may not look like someone else’s—but healing is still happening.”
Her honesty about her mental health journey helps break the stigma many believers face when balancing faith and therapy, prayer and medication, spiritual warfare and emotional healing.
✍🏽 Journal Prompts for Reflection
- Have I ever struggled to forgive someone who never acknowledged how they hurt me?
- In what ways have I allowed the wrong people too much access to my heart or home?
- How do I see God as my Father, even when earthly relationships have failed me?
- What does it mean for me to care for both my spiritual and mental health? Free Resources Below.
📖 Scriptures to Hold Close
- “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
- “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
- “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14
🌼 Takeaways for Healing
- God’s acceptance is greater than man’s rejection.
- Protect your peace—everyone doesn’t deserve access to your space.
- Mental health and faith can coexist. Taking care of your mind honors God, as well.
- True deliverance and healing come through Jesus Christ—and the process takes time.
- Your pain can become your platform when you surrender it to God.
🎧 Replay the Full Conversation
You can watch this powerful and eye-opening conversation with Latoyia Nicholson on Facebook later on YouTube.
💬 Join the Conversation
How did Latoyia’s story speak to you? Share your reflections or words of encouragement in the comments below. Someone else’s healing may begin through your voice.
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