Breaking the Silence of Abuse. Reclaiming Power After Faith-Based Shame. Embracing Healing and Restoration.

Donna shares her journey growing up in the 70s and 80s, a time when women were expected to “protect the marriage,” “don’t embarrass the family,” and keep domestic struggles hidden. Enduring religious shame and domestic abuse, she faced fear, isolation, and near tragedy, yet found the courage to reclaim her life.

In this deeply honest episode, Donna opens up about confronting trauma, seeking faith and counseling, and leaning on community to turn shame into restoration. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to heal, this conversation shows that hope endures, strength can be rebuilt, and your voice can finally be heard.

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The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri.
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Where there has been silence, there can be sharing.

Is this the end of I Need Blue… or a new beginning?

I started I Need Blue to share stories of survival, truth, and resilience. Over time, I saw a deeper need: women carrying experiences, past and present, that still shape their hearts and lives.

So I made a decision: I Need Blue is becoming The Healing in Sharing.

This isn’t an ending. It’s a refining of the mission. Here, women tell their stories honestly, courageously, and without shame. We grow when we share, rebuild when we are seen, and find healing together.

Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just arriving, welcome. We’re stepping into something more focused, more defined, and more powerful. And we’re just getting started.

Learn more: www.thehealinginsharing.com

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Book: Why I Survived; Where Survival Becomes Strength

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Healing from Dating Abuse. Turning Trauma into Purpose. Empowering Youth.

Mika’s story is one of incredible resilience. Growing up in a hardworking immigrant family, she survived a violent and abusive relationship; a relationship so dangerous that her father was tragically murdered protecting her from her boyfriend. Trauma, grief, and fear could have defined her life, but Mika chose to transform pain into strength and purpose.

In this powerful episode, she opens up about recognizing red flags in toxic and abusive relationships, rebuilding self-worth, and embracing forgiveness. If you’re healing from dating abuse, breaking cycles, or reclaiming your life, this conversation will inspire and empower you.

Connect with Mika:

Personal Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/k.banks.1?igsh=MXA5cWZzMjRqMmYxdQ==

Business URL:

https://www.instagram.com/aladinsevents?igsh=enlkdzVwczM1eXcz

Learn more about THIS: www.thehealinginsharing.com

Follow:

Instagram: @TheHealingInSharing

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Email: TheHealingInSharing@gmail.com

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Book: Why I Survived; Where Survival Becomes Strength

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