79: Rip the Bandage with Adriane Fields

Adriane Fields is a survivor of rape and the founder of Rip the Bandage which helps the homeless, victims of abuse, and others within her community. In this episode: Challenged with paranoia after hearing of two rape and murder cases near her apartment complex Feeling like she would be the next one to be attacked Waking up in the middle of the night due to someone breaking into her apartment Surviving rape and escaping death from the man known as the “Bathtub Murderer” Losing her mind in the immediate aftermath Getting angry at God for a long time after the attack Finding healing in the therapeutic relief of sharing her story and talking with others Rip the Bandage – A nonprofit focused on helping less fortunate individuals like the homeless and victims of abuse The joy she experienced when her perpetrator was found and arrested Learning to remove the spirit of fear cast over her life The difference between teaching out of fear vs. teaching out of love “That was a fearless lion in baby mode. It’s time to roar, let’s go!” You can follow Adriane at https://ripthebandage.wixsite.com/rip2 or on Facebook @ Rip The Bandage