I turned around to see a masked man pointing a gun at me. It was just the beginning of a series of events, including robbery and abduction, which changed my life forever. I Need Blue, hosted by Jen Lee, is a podcast series featuring lived-experiences from survivors of life events. I NEED BLUE creates space for survivors of trauma to feel they BELONG, are LOVED, UNDERSTOOD and EMPOWERED! I called 9-1-1 and they provided me with life-saving directions to help my customer who was having a medical emergency. Law enforcement rescued us and caught the robber. Our first-responders face unique traumas every day. I NEED BLUE provides space for them too!
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episode 1: Escaping the Cycle of Domestic Violence: E'ala's Journey to Empowerment
“Break the cycle of abuse - Don't believe you are trapped, you are stronger than you think.”
E'ala decided to break her silence after 3 women she personally knew were murdered by their boyfriends. Ashley Perala, Nadine Cavalier, and Gabby Petito. She is hoping by sharing this story, it could help someone else who might be in that position right now.
E'ala has escaped three abusive relationships throughout her life. At 15, she was in a relationship with an older man who was a drug addict and physically abused her. Even when she found the courage to leave, he lured her back in.
Her life took a turn when her mom was diagnosed with cancer. It led to a long-distance move ultimatley ending one abusive relationship and sadly beginning a new one.
E'ala's story is one of resilience and hope, showing that despite being in an abusive pattern, it is possible to break it and find a loving and supportive relationship. She wants to share her story and resources to help others find the strength to leave abusive situations and save their lives.
Today we discuss:
1. E'ala's experience
2. What are the signs of an abusive relationship that victims should look for?
3. What is isolation and gaslighting?
4. How did E'ala break the cycle of abusive relationships and end up in a loving, supportive one?
5. How can victims of domestic violence protect themselves from predators and abusers?
"The devil doesn't come with horns and a pitchfork. He comes dressed as everything you've ever wanted." ~E'ala
Brevard County, FL resources:
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National Help hotlines:
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Stay safe tips:
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Purchase my book: Why I Survived: How sharing my story helped me heal from dating abuse, armed robbery, abduction, and other forms of trauma by Jennifer Lee
https://whyisurvived.com/
“In Why I Survived, Jennifer pulls us into her hair-raising traumatic stories and helps us understand the physical, emotional, and mental toll trauma takes on us. Simultaneously, she reminds us we're not alone and encourages us to listen to our intuition, which helps us avoid pain and stay on the right path. On the edge of our seats, we get to see how Jennifer triumphs over her adversities and finds the gift of helping empower others to begin their healing journey by speaking her stories. This book is unputdownable.”
Julie Jacky- Author of On the Other Side - A Spiritual Memoir of healing and forgiveness
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The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.
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