In this powerful episode of From Dark to Light, Julie sits down with Jackie Council, a multi-trauma survivor whose life is a living testament to faith, courage, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Born in a small village in the Dominican Republic and brought to the United States through a missionary adoption, Jackie's story begins with loss, separation, and the wounds of a childhood shaped by poverty and exploitation.

Her journey only grew more complex as she faced emotional abuse, sexual assault, homelessness, and domestic violence—yet at every turn, Jackie chose to rise. From living in her car while working two jobs, to rebuilding her life as a single mother, to finding healing through advocacy, Jackie has transformed her pain into purpose and has helped hundreds of survivors reclaim their own stories.

If you have eve ...