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What experiences have you had that you later realized were deeper wounds? What happens when the pain that shapes your life remains invisible to you? John Jarman's story offers a powerful glimpse into the journey of recognizing and healing from “unknown pain”—trauma so deeply embedded that it directs our lives without our awareness.
Growing up with an alcoholic, abusive father led John to a pivotal moment at age 12: pulling a knife and threatening to kill his father if he didn't stop beating his mother. For decades afterward, John believed he had “escaped” the abuse, not realizing how profoundly it shaped his decisions, Relationships, and spiritual journey.
The breakthrough came when John recognized patterns of self-destruction in his life and sought counseling. Working with a Christian counselor for years, he began peeling back layers of armor he'd constructed to protect himself, eventually discovering that vulnerability – not strength – would be his path to freedom. Through prayer, spiritual mentorship, and confronting what his mentor called “strongholds,” John experienced a complete transformation that he describes as now seeing “the world through God's eyes.”
John's book “Broken and Redeemed” chronicles this journey, written in just four weeks after a spiritual awakening despite his dyslexia and past academic struggles.
Whether you're carrying pain you can name or suffering from wounds you haven't yet identified, John's story offers hope that healing is possible, but only by becoming vulnerable enough to let others truly see you. What invisible pain might be shaping your choices? How might complete surrender transform your perspective?
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