From Congo to Cop: Dr. Fidele Sebahizi's Journey of Resilience

In this powerful episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, we are honored to share the incredible story of Dr. Fidele Sebahizi a massacre survivor from Congo who overcame unimaginable odds to create a life of purpose and service. Dr. Fidele shares his journey from surviving a brutal attack in a United Nations refugee camp to becoming a police officer, earning a Ph.D., and inspiring others through his memoir, Creating a Life from Ashes. You Will Learn: • The challenges of starting over as a refugee in the United States. • How Dr. Fidele’s unwavering commitment to education propelled him forward. • The importance of resilience in building a new identity after tragedy. Key Quotes: • "I realized I was safe here, and I could finally focus on education without interruption." • "We are all connected. My story might be unique, but others can find themselves in it too." • "Resilience is about continuing to move forward, even when everything seems lost." Resources: • Dr. Fidele Sebahizi’s Website: CreatingALifeFromTheAshes.com Links of Interest The story of Yaguine and Fode https://iday.org/en/news-en/20th-anniversary-of-yaguine-and-fode-death/ Hop on my email list at lameredith.com. Want to connect on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/lizbethmeredithfan/ Find me at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbeth-meredith-a7026849/ Want to be a Patron? For less than a coffee, sign up at patreon.com/lizbethmeredith Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters, available in paperback and audio, is now the Lifetime TV movie, Stolen By Their Father. Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is now available in audio, paperback, and in digital form nearly wherever books are sold. My new novel! Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tilka-faces-the-odds-one-man-at-a-time-l-a-meredith/1146739100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices