I Need Blue
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!
I Need Blue
Laura McCarthy: From Addiction to Hope and Recovery
Laura McCarthy’s journey is one of profound transformation, showing the incredible power of faith and God-led healing. Born into a fourth-generation cycle of addiction and trauma, Laura turned to substances at a young age to cope with the fear and chaos of her home. By the time she reached adulthood, her struggle with drinking and drug use had spiraled out of control, leading her to hit rock bottom.
In that moment of despair, she reached out to an unknown God, and through a miraculous spiritual awakening, she found the strength to reclaim her life. Overcoming her addiction, trauma, and shame, Laura discovered the power of forgiveness and faith in navigating life’s challenges. Now, as a passionate advocate for recovery, she’s dedicated to helping others on their own path to healing.
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By sharing the hidden lines of our stories, we remind each other we are not alone — together, we step out of hiding and into healing.
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Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon
The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.
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