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 18: Healing from Sexual Assault & the Murder of Her Brother: Dharasena's Fight for Justice
Her strength was tested by sexual assault and the murder of her brother, but what happened next was the unexpected twist that left us in awe. You won't believe how Dharasena found healing and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable adversity.
God brought you and me here today for me to release this forgiveness onto you so that we both can heal from this event. ~ Dharasena
To reach out to Dharasena, email: journey2overcome@gmail.com
Dharasena would love to pray with you or pray for you.
This is Dharasena's story:
Dharasena's journey is a heart-wrenching tale of strength and resilience despite facing horrific experiences of sexual assault and the loss of her brother. Her story begins at a party where she was assaulted by an authoritative figure, only to be met with retaliation and disbelief when she reported the incident. As Dharasena coped with the trauma, she faced another tragic event – the murder of her younger brother. Driven by an unwavering determination to seek justice, she investigated the case, neglecting her healing. This neglect led to addiction as she tried to navigate the PTSD symptoms left by her trauma. One day God spoke to her, and thus her healing journey began.
Dharasena shares how she forgave the man who murdered her brother. She explains how forgiveness helped her move on from the anger and fear holding her back and allowed her to start trusting people and going out in public again.
The conversation ends with a positive note on sharing your smile with the world.
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an inspiring book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
I could not put this book down. Jen's detailed stories show how easy it is to fall into an abusive relationship. More important, she was strong enough to get out. She is living proof that when life gives you lemons, you can make lemonade. This is a must read for anyone who is currently in an abusive relationship or has been able to leave an abusive relationship.
I look forward to following her podcast - I Need Blue.
Thank you, Jen, for sharing your experiences and giving hope to those in similar situations.
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