90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days participant Veah Netherton recently shared insights about her past, which shed light on her hesitation to convert to Sunny Mahdi’s faith. At 27 years old, Veah hails from Florida and is featured in season 7 of the popular spin-off series alongside Sunny from Durham. Their relationship began on a dating app, leading to a long-distance romance that lasted a year before Veah traveled to meet him in person. Throughout the show, Veah candidly discusses her challenging upbringing, revealing that both of her parents struggled with substance addiction, causing her to move between various foster homes during her childhood.
Unfortunately, Veah’s experiences in foster care were not positive. She faced mistreatment, which has left lasting impacts on her life and subsequently influenced her relationship with Sunny.
A Reddit user, Select-Effort8004, recently shared an old photo of Veah, leading to discussions about her adoptive family’s potential religious affiliation. The user remarked on the distinctive clothing Veah wore, initially mistaking it for a class picture, but later recognizing it as a family snapshot. A comment mentioned that Veah had identified as Pentecostal, sparking debates about the extent of her family’s religious beliefs. One commenter speculated whether Veah’s attire indicated a Mennonite background or a strict sect of the LDS faith.
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The Impact of Veah’s Religious Background on Her Relationship with Sunny
A Closer Look at Veah’s Upbringing and Its Religious Dimensions
During an episode where Sunny expressed his family’s desire for him to marry a Muslim woman, Veah recounted her troubled childhood. Growing up, she was one of seven siblings, yet they lived apart due to their parents’ struggles. Veah explained that her emotions were often dismissed in foster care, making her feel as though she was a burden. This traumatic experience contributed to her ongoing anxiety into adulthood.
One of her foster families was particularly devout, requiring her to attend their church, dress modestly, and comply with strict schedules regarding her daily activities. Veah described this as a deeply traumatizing experience, as she was compelled to wear dresses and head coverings, with little control over her own life choices. Although she maintains a belief in God, she has steered clear of organized religion due to the enforced beliefs she endured.
Veah’s Stance on Faith and Her Relationship with Sunny
Addressing Sunny’s Inconsistencies
Throughout the show, Veah faced pressure from Sunny to convert to Islam as a prerequisite for their marriage. This expectation echoed sentiments from Sunny’s father, who also criticized Veah’s tattoos—especially those honoring her late brother. This situation highlighted the stark double standards in Sunny’s behavior, given that he was engaging in activities considered haram, such as premarital sex and drinking.
Ultimately, however, Sunny recognized Veah’s right to make her own choices regarding faith, concluding with a proposal in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.
90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.
Source: u/Select-Effort8004/Reddit, u/gardenofthought/Reddit