Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion
Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion  
Podcast: Cults to Consciousness
Published On: Mon Nov 04 2024
Description: A product of the first generation of bi-ethnic children in Saudi Arabia, as an Italian-Arab, Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson faced new challenges. She lived a double life. One which was very Western, liberal and open and another which was Eastern, focused on Islamic law and extremely strict. Her heart yearned for a western life, but situation didn’t allow for it. Determined to flee to America with a man she fell in love with, she tricked her father into giving legal permission for her to travel on her own. He didn’t know she would never return. Find and Support Jasmin!IG: @jasmin.faulk.dickersonWebsite: https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.comBook: The Last Sandstorm Use “sandstorm” code for 15% off through the end of July!AmazonPodcast: I Want you to MeetOur Merch!Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconChapter Marks00:00:00 Intro00:03:13 Growing up with a progressive Italian mother and conservative Saudi father00:08:14 The difference between culture, race, and religion00:14:00 Jasmin's upbringing, and the value of a woman00:16:56 When young girls officially become "women"00:18:35 Jasmin hid the fact that she had gotten her period00:20:48 Jasmin clarifies about her region-specific experience00:23:35 Why young Jasmin thought she had to wear a veil00:25:15 The s*xualization of chiIdren00:27:40 Did Jasmin's progressive mom embrace Muslim culture?00:29:50 What teen life was like for Jasmin00:32:27 Did Jasmin believe in the religious doctrine?00:36:28 The shame and guilt00:38:36 Jasmine breaks down engagements, weddings, marriage from the woman's perspective00:47:37 Trying to escape by getting married young00:57:52 How Jasmine tricked her father into getting permission to leave01:00:57 The tense moment at the airport during Jasmine's escape01:07:09 Life in Wyoming with her 2nd husband01:09:09 Jasmine's life turning upside because of 9II01:11:47 Jasmine finding her own identity01:16:05 What came of Jasmine's relationship with her family?01:18:39 Women need male guardian's to give them permission01:24:07 A devastating end to her 2nd husband's life01:27:35 Jasmine's new life with her current husband01:29:03 What brings Jasmin joy now01:33:31 Linda, listenTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.