Leah has been through the wars. She's had ten years of verbal and physical violence from her alpha male husband, Ephraim, her first boyfriend who swept her off her feet and married her when she was 17. Her clothes, her demeanour and how she carries herself broadcasts ‘hard times.' But Leah is no victim – she's a protector, she's a fighter, and she's a natural-born leader. The middle-child, Leah is altruistic, almost to a fault. She puts her own dreams and ambitions on halt, as she's relied upon by her mother, Momma Gladys, to work hard taking care of the house and tending the farm. After years in an abusive marriage, Leah has Finally realised that Ephraim will never change and that it is up to her to make a better life for herself and for her children – Gideon, Caleb and Selah. She takes a huge leap of faith, leaving their three children with Momma Gladys, to make the epic journey from Jamaica to England. No matter how much hardship is thrown at her – discomfort, disapproval, discrimination - she will survive and thrive; determined to rebuild her life and bring her children back to her side. Over the series, the completely selfless Leah must reconcile her new life with her old. Through stigma, shame and guilt, Leah must put herself first and find happiness, in order to build a safe and secure nest for her three little birds.
