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
Ann Marie Conklin: A Journey Through Childhood Healing
You are not responsible for the abuse you suffered, the neglect and all of it. - Ann Marie Conklin
Ann Marie Conklin, a courageous survivor of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, opens up for the first time on the podcast to share her transformative journey. After surviving abuse and neglect, Ann Marie has devoted her life to helping others heal, earning two master's degrees in psychology and becoming a licensed psychotherapist. Her personal and professional experiences make her a compassionate advocate for trauma survivors.
Ann Marie's story is deeply moving, marked by the shame and challenges she faced growing up in an orphanage and suffering from the abuse at the hands of her sociopathic brother. Yet, through resilience and healing, she now dedicates her life to supporting others on their path to recovery.
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD
To learn more about Ann Marie and her book, The Grave For The Devil:
https://www.agraveforthedevil.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grave_for_the_devil/
Connect with Jen:
I Need Blue now has a new home at The Healing in Sharing! Visit thehealinginsharing.com to explore Round Chair Conversations, all relevant I Need Blue content, and ways to support the mission of sharing stories that inspire hope and resilience.
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.
Instagram: @ineedbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ineedblue
Apple Podcasts: Listen & Subscribe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHealingInSharing11
Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon
The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.
https://chargood.com/home
