Summary
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Naen discusses her arranged marriage of her parents and difficult childhood marked by abuse and international kidnapping.
Naen talks about being bullied in school, experiencing poverty, and facing abuse from her father. She also reflects on her growing resentment towards Islam and her early struggles with mental health.
Naen recounts her suicide attempts, the challenges of dealing with mental illness and the impact of prescribed medication. She touches on her father’s suicide attempt and the shame associated with it within their Muslim community.
Naen describes the events leading to her conversion to Christianity. A friend invites her to church and an initial prayer and intervention helps lead her to the Christian faith.
Naen describes what it was like living with her mother and step siblings in Dubai. She reflects on her journey of self-discovery. She was involved in astrology and new age practices, while living a party lifestyle.
Naen returns to the US and to the party scene. She begins pursuing the life of a club promoter. This is a pivotal moment where despite achieving her goals of financial success, she feels deep unhappiness and considers suicide.
After attending church, Naen has an encounter with God and feels convicted. She quits the club, begins reading the Bible, and experiences a supernatural transformation. She gets baptized and finds newfound purpose.
Naen shares how the Lord restored her relationship with her father, forgave him, and began her own ministry with her husband, sharing her testimony and the love of Jesus. The story concludes reinforcing that it is never too late to develop a relationship with Jesus for grace, mercy, and love.