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43 Days to Freedom - Stephanie Interview

43 Days to Freedom - Stephanie Interview

FromThe STIMPACK Podcast


43 Days to Freedom - Stephanie Interview

FromThe STIMPACK Podcast

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Summary Stephanie Dufort shares her experience of being kidnapped in Haiti and the harrowing moments she went through. She discusses how she was targeted because of the color of her skin and considered a rich person. Stephanie talks about the initial moments of the kidnapping, the fear she felt, and the attempts to escape. She also highlights the emotional toll it took on her and her loved ones. Despite the trauma, Stephanie's faith in God grew stronger, and she gained a deeper appreciation for life. Stephanie and Jeff continue their conversation, discussing the details of their captivity and the physical and emotional abuse they endured. They reflect on the fear and uncertainty they felt during their ordeal and the relief they experienced upon their release. Stephanie shares her gratitude for the support and prayers they received and emphasizes the ongoing violence and suffering in Haiti. They conclude by expressing hope for a better future for the country.   Keywords kidnapping, Haiti, targeted, escape, fear, emotional toll, faith, appreciation for life, captivity, abuse, fear, uncertainty, release, gratitude, support, prayers, violence, suffering, Haiti, hope   Takeaways Stephanie was kidnapped in Haiti and targeted because of the color of her skin. She experienced fear and trauma during the kidnapping and made attempts to escape. The emotional toll on Stephanie and her loved ones was significant. Her faith in God grew stronger, and she gained a deeper appreciation for life. Stephanie and Jeff recount the details of their captivity and the physical and emotional abuse they endured. They reflect on the fear and uncertainty they felt during their ordeal and the relief they experienced upon their release. Stephanie expresses her gratitude for the support and prayers they received during their captivity. They highlight the ongoing violence and suffering in Haiti and hope for a better future for the country. Titles Surviving a Kidnapping: Stephanie's Story Escaping Captivity: Stephanie's Journey to Freedom Surviving Captivity: A Story of Abuse and Resilience Gratitude and Hope: Reflecting on the Ordeal in Haiti Sound Bites "Someone gave me up." "I felt guilty mostly when I got kidnapped." "It's not your fault. It's only the kidnapper's fault." "He's touching me." "I would not have survived." "I was physically freed, but not mentally." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Welcome 01:27Day One: Stephanie's Kidnapping 05:53Living in Captivity: Conditions and Challenges 09:21Surviving in Difficult Circumstances 12:25The Emotional Toll of Captivity 17:00Torture and Capture 33:43Surviving Captivity 37:32The Horrific Conditions in the Room 37:33Release and Gratitude 41:03Raising Awareness
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (23)

STIMPACK is a Haiti focused think tank and interventional NGO. We look for points of leverage to help Haitians lift their entire country out of extreme poverty. This podcast discusses those points.