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Jodian Pantry Unplugged: I was Bullied, Harrassed and called a Thief. (story of my life)

Jodian recently vent about her life story and we were given the rights to share this very touching life changing story with you.


This is JODIAN PANTRY'S LIFE STORY GROWING UP AS A COUNTRY GIRL

So balancing Music with Studies is not particularly an easy task, however my head is still in them both to win it. Just imagine...... turning up for Promoters shows, but you still have to hand assignments in on time. Taking care of younger sibling at home, keeping updated on things happening in my surroundings, hitting the recording booth, while still keeping school focused, attending school in Kingston but living in Clarendon Jamaica. And no!!! I don't own a personal Ride, so your guess is correct. Me haffi "Bus it out" lol.

I am laughed at many times about my humbleness and easy going, "nuh watch nuh face" personality, because my mama done tell me, If yuh waah good, yuh nose haffi run. Humble calf, always suck the most milk. With all that in mind i keep going with a smile everyday. Everyday i pray for Grammys, make hits after hits, i pray to share the same stage with all the big names in the world you can think of, yet i still don't want to leave the life i love to live most behind.

I heard some ask, What life? well, its that same life where most of us sometimes misses it, to the point where some of you go back to that place trying to relive, and reminisce and to create new memories, also sharing those experiences with best friends. I am talking about, river side washing, bathing and cooking, preserving the Gas, by using the good ole, Coal stove, yes, i see the smiles, because experince teaches wisdom, am i right?, the visits to the country and that moment when taxi hard fi get, and here comes a old screeching LADA or a VAN, worse part rain start come down, and u totally forgot how nicey nicey you were and yuh haffi hitch ride.

And after all that hassle the lane and hills and valleys to Grandma yard!!! smh, my goodness, stop a miss joy likkle board shop on the way, not always fully stocked, shelves always looking scanty, but always have deh BAG sumpten deh, they call it suck suck lol. Yup, i still do all them things, wont give it away for any luxury, and any other life. The man i intend to spend the rest of my life with certainly cant be a nicey nicey either.

I love my LIFE!!!, I love the REAL me, No Plastic, sometimes i really wonder, where exactly will my MUSIC take me, or where do i Jodian Pantry want to take my Music since i love the life being "Country Girl" :)

However my question i would love some answers to is:
"Is it OK for Famous/Popular Celebrities to live a Normal Life?"

I was Bullied, Harrassed and called a Thief. (story of my life continues)

I never knew luxury, life as a child growing up was extremely rough. My mother raised me on her own, and still continues to do so to date. I was not born with a gold spoon in my mouth however the gold strawn of hair in the middle of my head,must be magic, and has been giving me all these blessings, hahahaha.

I can remember my first big accomplishment for my career, this was in 2001. Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Gospel Festival Competition, where my song "I'll Give My Heart" was given 2nd place. I felt like Goliath, as i was the only child amongst the adults
at the time. This felt so good, and got so bad for me, so quickly at that, i felt like i was cursed, i felt like being different was a curse, being popular and known was horrible for me as a kid. I hated myself, things took a turn for the worst. In 2002 i became a High School Student, it was my first day at school, and it couldn't have gotten any worse i thought.

I remember mom and i was late for orientation that morning, the last to enter the auditorium. As mother and i made way into the room to find a seat, it was as if the whole proceeding paused, not literally, all in my mind. eyes pierced me, heads turned, gestures were being made, i saw lips meeting ear, i knew they were talking about me. "See Jodian Pantry deh".

Soon that was all over and as the form teachers called the name of the forms out, to escort us to our new classrooms, i was not given time to breath, when suddenly, "Watch yah!!!, so why fi are desk cleaner dan fi wi" a female voice blurted out, others joined in, kmt, because she a celebrity a voice responded. "Celebrity Mi Foot!!". That voice i couldn't stand was like the centre piece and voice for all mischief makers.That too has passed.

It was so hard fitting in, i did not feel normal, although i tried so hard to be normal, they hated me badly. Without reasons. And i say without reason because i was shy!!, scared, didn't know how to make friends, always in a corner by myself, yet i was picked on at all times. Soon i found some friends, who came by only because i was "RICH", according to their analysis. And after realizing that were the thoughts about me i played rich kid. I suddenly became a programmed YES GIRL.

"Likkle Gyal, carry meat loaf an a box orange juice when you a come", me wifey!! buy me somting nuh. miss Marie one box food, di biggest one, celebrity ago pay fah!, i played rich girl. At the time my family and i was soooo poor, even snack bags i chewed and swallowed after consuming what was inside the packet. But they had no idea what took place in my world, in my life, because in the school world i was the good Samaritan, AKA, Rich Girl and Celebrity. Those friends, well some of them were really bad for me, turned out i was always being left in the holes, they dug, because i couldn't defend myself, plus few teachers, never quite liked me either, according to them, i never passed for Glenmuir High School smh, and the school academic system was way too advanced for me. Truth is they were right in the beginning but not in the end, Praise Jesus!!.

I was..... accepted into GHS because of my talent, and the school was very musical. I was immediately placed on the Concert Choir, whose director was the late Justin Leo White. soon i travelled to Manchester England with them, for a choir competition called Shrewsbury Festival. And maaaan!!! it was not what i expected. On this choir no one liked me, i was a misfit and i was treated like one. A trip i looked forward to, shredded me to pieces.

This story continues, but i will only let you hear of what transpired on that trip if you comment below, saying continue, and also giving one word to describe my Life. :)


Jodian Pantry Unplugged: I was Bullied, Harrassed and called a Thief. (story of my life) Part 2

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Oct 03, 2022
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Life NEW
by: Anonymous

Quite interesting. I feel your pain girl. May God be with you on your journey.

Oct 02, 2022
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Imagine That!! NEW
by: Anonymous

No one ever knows what one truly experiences … WOW!

Jun 24, 2022
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Continue NEW
by: Debs

God Was by your side then and he still is today, keep pushing Girl. He's got u.

Jan 23, 2020
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You are blessed jody NEW
by: Andrea Berry

Inspite of all you have faced you still stands motivated

Oct 31, 2019
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Continue NEW
by: Anonymous

UNBEARABLE... Continue to walk with GOD

Sep 13, 2018
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Great Work Writing this!!! NEW
by: Patrice Patterson

This is a nice article!

Jan 02, 2018
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God is awesome
by: Anonymous

This too shall pass

Oct 04, 2017
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God's Masterpi
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warrior
continue

Oct 04, 2017
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God's Masterpiece
by: Anonymous

warrior
continue

Oct 04, 2017
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God's Masterpiece
by: Anonymous

you were chosen to be a special vessel for God's Kingdom. Therefore the devil couldn't break you

Jun 18, 2017
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But God
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God's destiny

May 31, 2017
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Look to Jesus
by: Miak

Even Jesus went through the wringer and he never did any wrong

Apr 15, 2017
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encourgement
by: Anonymous

german

Apr 05, 2017
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You are Great
by: Connie

Yu are God's Child and who He bless no man can curse

Feb 13, 2017
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God made you special
by: Carlene Dennis

If there was no thorn, there wouldn't be a crown! God allows thorns so He can crown us.
In like manner He allow men to crucify the Lord... to He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords... Everything that happens to allows for a purpose... Only then you didn't know.. Your test has now become a testimony
The Lord allows you to walk through the pathway you have trod.. It was only a test followed by profound testimony ...' God made you special'

Dec 31, 2016
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Never Judge a book by its Cover
by: PSALMIST

WoW Jodi no one could have known this girl at all.Jesus had is hand on u since and has been directing u from then....thumbs up girl

Oct 23, 2016
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Press on girl
by: Anonymous

Keep pressing on, don't mind the haters.

Sep 12, 2016
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God is in contrl
by: evang Allen

I heard a tape of the night you won your cousin was sent it here in London I was blessed then as I am to this day don't give up you would be shocked to know that inspite of all your personal pain the blessing you have been to thousands I recently used your video to encourage my 13 and 11 year old girls sorry to read of your pain but keep trusting God remember Joseph in the bible he was the head and not the tail at the end it's the same ffaithful caring God who will give you the victory after all he gave you the talent and you have used it for his glory,it may have been a difficult journey but remember weeping may endure for the night joy comes in the morning hold on your morning WILL come in Jesus name

Mar 31, 2016
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Fear
by: Connie

Go Girl, Jesus never fails.

Mar 31, 2016
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Fear
by: Connie

Girl you are fearless. Hold to God's unchanging hands.

Mar 25, 2016
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Perseverance
by: Anonymous

There's no testimony without the test u will surely be victorious in the end weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning .

Feb 02, 2016
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You are Gods
by: Anonymous

People won't like you for you follow the thing that good is Psalm 38:20 they hate you for they see the marvelous light of God shinning on you and they want you to feel inferior, that's the trick of the enemy. I am a living testimony, the devil is threatened by your presence. Continue trusting and serving God. I love you my dear, and God loves you ok sweetie

Jan 16, 2016
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"JESUS" loves you
by: JU JU

Hi Jody Ann, Just want to say I love you , I love your voice, you are beautiful inside out. There will always be negative people with negative thoughts, but guess what..... they don't decide your destiny, "GOD" does. Keep on doing what you are doing, "GOD" sees the best in you when negative people can only see the worst in you. love you, God Bless.

Nov 24, 2015
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Interesting
by: Anonymous

Hey its me again (clarendon guy)..

I forgot to say CONTINUE..........

I realized that you haven't continued for a while now.

We are all waiting to hear the rest :)

Nov 24, 2015
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Interesting
by: Anonymous

Interesting... It's nice getting a sneak peak into the life of Jodian pantry. You're one of my favorite jamaica vocies by the way. In fact I counted the number of times I Saw you in real life (7 times). Sadly I was only able to muster up the strength to approach you. Instead all i came out with was a mental wave/greeting (lol).

p.s i kind have a crush from my kid days.

AND I'M ALWAYS READY TO GET INTO A BATTLE WITH ANY THAT DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE THE BEST VOICE ON RISING STAR EVER AND SHOULD HAVE WON!!!!!!!

Anyway let me calm down..........

I love your song "i'll give my heart". In fact the only reason why I'm typing this is because I heard it playing a while ago loudly and felt like looking you up on the net and well....here i am.

By the way I'm also a clarendon guy..You came to sing in longville park one time when you were very young...I remember you wearing a full white dress and as quickly as you came, you left. (sighs) that was a good day. I was just a little boy too, but I felt that I was kinda inspired to get more into singing by you. Which by the way is my most enjoyed hobby (singing).

THANK YOU JODIAN PANTRY FOR BEING YOU!

Nov 12, 2015
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country life a de best
by: Anonymous

Hi Jodi,
hard yr life remines me of mine, but thank God to day am an overcomer!!!

Nov 12, 2015
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country life a de best
by: Anonymous

hard but inspiring almost like mine. thank God today i am an over comer

Nov 12, 2015
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Untitled
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hard but inspiring almost like mine. thank God today i am an over comer

Sep 19, 2015
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God is good
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Whatever you go through won't be wasted. God never fails.

Jun 08, 2015
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YOU SHINE
by: ANNA MARIA

HEY JODS, LISTEN GURL YOU WERE WONDERFULLY CREATED BY JEHOVAH GOD AND HIS MARK IS UPON YOU AND HE CREATED YOU FOR A PURPOSE SO I DECREE AND DECLARE THAT NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER. REMEMBER THE ENEMY CAN SENSE WHEN VISTORY IS UPON US SO HE WILL SET OTHERS TO OPPOSE YOU AND RIDICULE YOU, REMEMBER JOB, NEHEMIAH, ESTHER, DANIEL, RUTH, AND SO SO MANY OTHER GREAT MEN AND WOMEN IN THE BIBLE.. SO I ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRESS ON SISTER, PRESS ON VICTORY IN ALL AREAS IS AT HAND.. LAST NIGHT AT YOU COUSINS 5OTH BIRTHDAY PARTY YOU SHINE, TWAS AN AWESOME PERFORMANCE INFACT IVE NEVER HEARD YOU SOUNDING SO PERFECT BEFORE.. ALL THE BEST GURL.. KEEP SHININNING...

Apr 30, 2015
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by: Dejalee

My gosh jody i have poersonaly known you for so long and i had no idea what you went through in the past and no that i know i realize you have come a far way through the grace of god. one can only imagine how you endured such treatment at school. that makes me thank god for the way i am treated at school. may god continue to bless you and may your 'golden hair' continue to grow.

Mar 04, 2015
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by: Ann (Nottingham uk)

Jody i have being insipired by the lovey gospel you song ill give my heart, your such an insipiration. Jesus as brought you a long way and is still carrying you through. never give up,though the road is rough and rocky.you’re at a better place in life now,infact what dont break you make you stronger.love you loads ,keep jesus in the midst of everything you do. I admire your strenght courage and determination. Jesus loves you everlasting.....

Mar 04, 2015
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Lumbar
by: Ann (Nottingham uk)

Jody i have being insipired by the lovey gospel you song ill give my heart, your such an insipiration. Jesus as brought you a long way and is still carrying you through. never give up,though the road is rough and rocky.you’re at a better place in life now,infact what dont break you make you stronger.love you loads ,keep jesus in the midst of everything you do. I admire your strenght courage and determination. Jesus loves you everlasting.....

Jan 16, 2015
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To God give the Glory, honor, Praise
by: Anonymous

The race is not for the swift , but to those who endures to the end. Jesus the Great I am went through worst. Continue to keep your head high. And don't make the fame steel your Joy. ( Jesus)

Jan 12, 2015
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O my
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hush

Jan 08, 2015
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u r blessed
by: Anonymous

god be praised

Nov 28, 2014
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Bad mind people
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Bad things happen to good people. People can be such hypocrites.

Oct 25, 2014
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hmm
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rough

Oct 22, 2014
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sad story
by: Chrissy

just keep the faith sis your a role model

Oct 22, 2014
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sad story
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just keep the faith sis your a role model

Jul 15, 2014
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Dont Give Up
by: Anonymous

God has called you at a young age for a purpose. Don't let no one steal your joy. You is highly favor by God. Continue singing and reaching out to people.

May 22, 2014
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DONT GIVE UP! GOD GOT YOU
by: Jordia

dont give up jody.....you've went through alot....God is with you and by your side girl. love you.

Apr 21, 2014
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NEVER GIVE UP
by: monette hamilton

continue ro reach your goal in life never give up

Mar 21, 2014
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will make it far
by: Anonymous

a very good singer whom I admire I am sure with time she will be a big star

Mar 20, 2014
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by: winsome rochester

jodian pantry ,fret not of evils doers ,only god can judge you ,people speculate then they fabricate then they start to hate dont worry about them god is the master,you go girl reach for the sky .nuff nuff love ,from winsome rochester.

Mar 12, 2014
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Strength
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continue to keep the faith

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