79: Rip the Bandage with Adriane Fields | Scott Kujak

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