Redeeming Trauma: Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza's Faith Journey Through Sexual Violence

Dale Sutherland shares the story of Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza, who survived a violent home invasion and sexual assault when she was 15 years old. Joy is joined by her mother, Deonna Tan-chi, in this heart-wrenching yet inspiring conversation. They share how faith, forgiveness, and community support transformed their trauma into a testimony that has helped countless other survivors.

• Joy was assaulted by armed robbers who invaded her family home in the Philippines when she was 15
• Despite the trauma, Joy experienced supernatural peace amid the attack, reciting Psalm 23
• Joy and her friends collectively decided to forgive their attackers within days of the assault
• Going public with their story created space for other assault survivors to share their experiences
• Joy's mother faced her own spiritual crisis but chose to trust God would use even this trauma for good
• The family's approach to healing centered on seeing circumstances through the lens of who God is, not judging God by circumstances
• Joy describes healing as an ongoing journey, with complete restoration coming in heaven
• The family's testimony demonstrates how community support prevents isolation that compounds trauma

You can hear the full story in Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza’s book When a Good God Allows Rape, and you can find Joy on instagram as @joytmendoza.

If you're struggling with trauma or pain in your life, remember that real help is available, and healing is made possible through faith, forgiveness, and community. Greater is He that's in us than he that's in the world. 

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