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 3: He saves lives on the job while struggling to save the one closest to him: Jonathan, EMS
When his cousin's life is threatened by addiction, Jonathan, a paramedic with Brevard County Fire Rescue, must employ hard love to confront the heartbreaking irony of saving lives on the job, while struggling to save the one closest to him.
Jonathan was very close to his cousin, who was his childhood best friend. They shared many fun adventures together, but as time went on his cousin fell into addiction with drugs. Jonathan pleaded with him to stop, but despite his efforts, his cousin was in and out of jail and is now in prison. He understands the roller coaster of emotions which come from watching a loved one struggle with addiction.
Jonathan, as a paramedic, knows the harsh reality of the Fentanyl crisis. He has witnessed a family's heartache when a loved one is found unresponsive or in cardiac arrest.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How did Jonathan cope with his cousin's struggle with addiction?
2. What is the experience of a first responder witnessing the devastating effects of the Fentanyl crisis?
3. How did Jonathan handle heart-wrenching moments with family members of those who have overdosed?
Show notes:
- Circles of Care - https://www.circlesofcare.org/
- The Blue Plaid Society - https://blueplaid.org/
- Space Coast Recovery - http://www.spacecoastrecovery.com/NewSite/
- Journey Pure - https://journeypuremelbourne.com/
- Rockledge Fire and Rescue: 321-633-2056 press 0. Ask to be transferred to the community paramedic, Jonathan Weiss.
National Help hotlines:
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Purchase Why I Survived: How sharing my story helped me heal from dating abuse, armed robbery, abduction, and other forms of trauma."
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This book recalls four personal experiences of suspense, suspicion, and survival that ultimately lead to Jen’s life purpose of helping other survivors.
The first story shares her long-distance relationship with a man who poisoned her self-worth and created self-doubt on every level. As if that weren’t enough, her boyfriend of three-years was harboring a secret. How she finally ended this relationship will shock you.
Six years later, she heard the words “give me all your money!” When she turned around, she couldn't believe what happened next!
Ten years later, she met a creepy guy at a work conference who forced his way into her personal space.
The final story is different. It’s heart-touching and impactful, inspiring you with the lessons she learned about intentions, faith, and fear that will reinforce your purpose on this Earth.
Throughout all the suspense and triumph over fear, you’ll find words of support and pages of resources, helping you to know that you are never alone.
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Website: https://ineedblue.net/
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The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.
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