Lisa Saruga | Sexual Violence Victim & Reform Advocate, 193

Grace Enough Podcast

Oct 11 2022 • 48 mins

Lisa Saruga and Amber discuss the sexual violence she experienced as a college student and the way God is using the experience to bring change. Sexual Violence Victim and Reform Advocate Questions Discussed: (2:32) As a college student in the early 1980's you experienced a traumatic life changing event. Take us back and share as much or as little about that experience with us. (4:37) What were the days and weeks like following?   (9:47) Christ does begin to become a friend to you. What was that process like? (13:11) Your perpetrator remained unknown for 35 years. What was day to day life like for you during those years of waiting? And how did you discover his identity? (16:47) Your cold case was reopened and eventually solved. Share that part of your story with us? (21:59) When and how did it end? (24:45) Did your perpetrator ever face justice? (26:38) What was the tension like in your relationship with Christ at that time? (29:39) You've said, "...[H]ealing can be attained even when the world offers no happy ending." What do you mean by that? (32:51) Now you are someone who advocates on the behalf of other survivors of sexual violence. Talk a little bit about your advocacy work, what you do and how it has been a part of your healing process? (39:08) Does he know who you are? (41:14) What keeps you pressing on when the journey is so difficult? (44:02) Let's close with how you've experienced the grace of God in the midst of such trauma? Show Notes Cont. Related Episodes: 94: Mary DeMuth | Hope After Sexual Abuse 179: Sonya Brunner | Abuse, Human Trafficking, & Redemption 31: Lara & Hayley | Layers of Dignity Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang Follow Grace Enough: Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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