Before My First Breath He Spoke

What if the pain meant to destroy you became part of the testimony God would use to reach others?

In this deeply personal first part of her story, Christian singer-songwriter Koko Venegas shares a journey marked by childhood pain, family struggles, grief, survival, faith, and the unmistakable presence of God.

Before Koko was born, her mother was told that her unborn baby may no longer be alive. After months without movement, her mother prayed and something miraculous happened. Years later, Koko shared an extraordinary memory of hearing a comforting voice in the darkness telling her, “You are here for a great purpose.”

That promise would remain with her through some of the most painful chapters of her life.

This short but powerful testimony is not the complete story it is only the beginning. Koko writes with honesty and hope for anyone who has questioned their purpose, carried hidden wounds, grieved someone they love, or wondered whether God was still present in their darkest moments.

Dedicated first to God and also to her beloved parents, this book fulfills the beginning of a promise Koko made to tell their story. It is a reminder that your pain does not have to be the end of your story. God can bring purpose, healing, and hope from what you survived.