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Why I Survived: How sharing my story helped me heal from dating abuse, armed robbery, abduction, and other forms of trauma.
This book recalls four personal experiences of suspense, suspicion, and survival that ultimately lead to my life purpose of helping other survivors.
The first story is of a 3-year long-distance relationship with a man who poisoned my self-worth and fabricated self-doubt on every level. He left me feeling like a torn, tattered ragdoll forgotten in the corner, longing for love and affection. Three years in, I received a startling message that shook my world and revealed a dark secret that I was unknowingly living with this monster.
Six years later, a thought entered my mind when walking down my driveway to my car. What if someone tried to rob your store?
I quickly dismissed this thought as crazy and drove to work. That evening, with a store full of customers, I turned around to a masked man shouting, “Give me all your money!” as he pointed a gun at my face. This terrifying situation led to a series of life-altering events.
Ten years later, I met a creepy guy at a work conference who forced his way into my personal space. The triggers and trauma of my past quickly swept over me as I faced yet another scary situation.
The final story is different. It’s heart-touching and impactful. I’ll inspire you with the lessons I learned of intentions, faith, and fear that will reinforce your purpose on this Earth.
You’ll find words of support and pages of resources throughout the book, so you know that you are never alone.
Jennifer Lee is the creator and host of the I Need Blue podcast. Her passion and purpose are to help other trauma survivors feel they belong, are loved, understood, and empowered.
Jennifer is happily married living in Florida. You can learn more about her online at www.INeedBlue.net
The first story is of a 3-year long-distance relationship with a man who poisoned my self-worth and fabricated self-doubt on every level. He left me feeling like a torn, tattered ragdoll forgotten in the corner, longing for love and affection. Three years in, I received a startling message that shook my world and revealed a dark secret that I was unknowingly living with this monster.
Six years later, a thought entered my mind when walking down my driveway to my car. What if someone tried to rob your store?
I quickly dismissed this thought as crazy and drove to work. That evening, with a store full of customers, I turned around to a masked man shouting, “Give me all your money!” as he pointed a gun at my face. This terrifying situation led to a series of life-altering events.
Ten years later, I met a creepy guy at a work conference who forced his way into my personal space. The triggers and trauma of my past quickly swept over me as I faced yet another scary situation.
The final story is different. It’s heart-touching and impactful. I’ll inspire you with the lessons I learned of intentions, faith, and fear that will reinforce your purpose on this Earth.
You’ll find words of support and pages of resources throughout the book, so you know that you are never alone.
Jennifer Lee is the creator and host of the I Need Blue podcast. Her passion and purpose are to help other trauma survivors feel they belong, are loved, understood, and empowered.
Jennifer is happily married living in Florida. You can learn more about her online at www.INeedBlue.net
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2023
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