Surviving War and Human Trafficking: Lurata Lyon’s Incredible Journey - Part 1

On a Mission Podcast

Ellie McKay

4.4 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2024

⏱️ 106 minutes

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Summary

Prepare for a powerful, and shocking story this time as I am joined by Lurata Lyon to discuss her incredible story of survival and resilience. Lurata shares her experiences of being kidnapped and abused during a war in former Yugoslavia, and how she managed to escape certain death. Despite the trauma she endured, Lurata's story is one of inspiration and empowerment. She emphasises the importance of forgiveness and using pain as a catalyst for personal growth. Lurata's journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and serves as a reminder to draw strength from our own experiences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lurata went through a traumatic experience but has healed and wants to inspire others to find strength and learn from their own pain. She now focusses on the importance of forgiveness, not only for others but also for oneself. Having faced negativity and trolling on the internet you’d expect Lurata to feel like giving up, but she remains true to herself and encourages others to be open-minded and do their own research before making assumptions. Lurata's childhood was filled with love and happiness, but she experienced the horrors of war and had to escape for her own safety. Survival was a result of a combination of luck, the bravery of her uncle, and the intervention of two American police officers who provided her with shelter and support. BEST MOMENTS I didn't want anyone to know who I was, what I was, what I've been through. So 20 years of silence." "I was so young and I was so innocent. I was just a teenager. The fact that we survived, nobody questions why we didn't get killed." "I just I need to go to the Red Cross because you know I explained the situation and they said no she can't go to the Red Cross we we can give her shelter in our apartment for now." "They were my family, they were everything for me. I mean, we see Superman on movies and we think that's how heroes should be, wearing a cape or Spider-Man and this and that. We don't have to have special powers." VALUABLE RESOURCES On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay Lurata Lyon - https://www.luratalyon.com/

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0:00.0	You have to go to war with yourself.
0:04.0	Welcome.
0:05.0	On a mission.
0:06.0	On a mission.
0:07.0	The on a mission podcast.
0:08.0	You've got one of the best jobs in the world.
0:10.0	I have to say you've had some really astounding gas.
0:12.0	You are generally a force for good.
0:14.0	You are the truth, warrior.
0:16.0	We are alive.
0:18.0	Oh my goodness, Larrata, welcome to the on-emission podcast.
0:21.0	Oh, wow, on-emission, woman on-emission podcast. Oh wow on a mission, a woman on a mission. Thank you for having me.
0:26.3	You're literally the epitome of a woman on a mission. This story is absolutely incredible and
0:31.2	although we're going to be talking about some very serious topics
0:33.6	which a will warm people in advance can be quite triggering this is actually a
0:37.8	story of of inspiration and empowerment and we want people to leave this interview and draw strength from what
0:45.0	you've gone through, what you continue to go through in order to highlight the
0:50.3	darkness and to serve humanity so I have nothing but respect for you
0:54.9	and everything you're doing first and foremost. Thank you so much. That's actually
0:58.8	so so important to mention it to the to the listeners and the viewers because I never want people to feel sorry for me
1:06.2	because I have healed and what we're about to talk is quite deep. I don't want them
1:10.9	to to go and feel this pain. I want them to try and draw their pain out and say,
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