<p>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. 

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<p>Venmo @sheliseann</p>
<p>Website <a href="https://www.sheliseannsola.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CultsToConsciousness.com</a></p>
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<p>Chapter Marks

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:13 Growing up with a progressive Italian mother and conservative Saudi father
00:08:14 The difference between culture, race, and religion
00:14:00 Jasmin's upbringing, and the value of a woman
00:16:56 When young girls officially become "women"
00:18:35 Jasmin hid the fact that she had gotten her period
00:20:48 Jasmin clarifies about her region-specific experience
00:23:35 Why young Jasmin thought she had to wear a veil
00:25:15 The s*xualization of chiIdren
00:27:40 Did Jasmin's progressive mom embrace Muslim culture?
00:29:50 What teen life was like for Jasmin
00:32:27 Did Jasmin believe in the religious doctrine?
00:36:28 The shame and guilt
00:38:36 Jasmine breaks down engagements, weddings, marriage from the woman's perspective
00:47:37 Trying to escape by getting married young
00:57:52 How Jasmine tricked her father into getting permission to leave
01:00:57 The tense moment at the airport during Jasmine's escape
01:07:09 Life in Wyoming with her 2nd husband
01:09:09 Jasmine's life turning upside because of 9II
01:11:47 Jasmine finding her own identity
01:16:05 What came of Jasmine's relationship with her family?
01:18:39 Women need male guardian's to give them permission
01:24:07 A devastating end to her 2nd husband's life
01:27:35 Jasmine's new life with her current husband
01:29:03 What brings Jasmin joy now
01:33:31 Linda, listen

Theme 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.**</p>

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Cults to Consciousness

Shelise Ann Sola

Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion

NOV 4, 202497 MIN
Cults to Consciousness

Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion

NOV 4, 202497 MIN

Description

<p>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: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk.dickerson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@jasmin.faulk.dickerson</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com</a> Book: <a href="https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-last-sandstorm " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Last Sandstorm </a> Use “sandstorm” code for 15% off through the end of July! <a href="https://amzn.to/4eDElIB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> Podcast:<a href="https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com/iwantyoutomeet" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> I Want you to Meet</a> <br /><a href="https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Merch!</a></p> <p>Patreon:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p> <p>Venmo @sheliseann</p> <p>Website <a href="https://www.sheliseannsola.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CultsToConsciousness.com</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Find Shelise on Social media!</p> <p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsiousness" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cultstoconsciousness</a></p> <p>Host Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sheliseann</a></p> <p>TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @cults.to.consciousness</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/cultstocon" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cultstocon</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chapter Marks 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:13 Growing up with a progressive Italian mother and conservative Saudi father 00:08:14 The difference between culture, race, and religion 00:14:00 Jasmin's upbringing, and the value of a woman 00:16:56 When young girls officially become "women" 00:18:35 Jasmin hid the fact that she had gotten her period 00:20:48 Jasmin clarifies about her region-specific experience 00:23:35 Why young Jasmin thought she had to wear a veil 00:25:15 The s*xualization of chiIdren 00:27:40 Did Jasmin's progressive mom embrace Muslim culture? 00:29:50 What teen life was like for Jasmin 00:32:27 Did Jasmin believe in the religious doctrine? 00:36:28 The shame and guilt 00:38:36 Jasmine breaks down engagements, weddings, marriage from the woman's perspective 00:47:37 Trying to escape by getting married young 00:57:52 How Jasmine tricked her father into getting permission to leave 01:00:57 The tense moment at the airport during Jasmine's escape 01:07:09 Life in Wyoming with her 2nd husband 01:09:09 Jasmine's life turning upside because of 9II 01:11:47 Jasmine finding her own identity 01:16:05 What came of Jasmine's relationship with her family? 01:18:39 Women need male guardian's to give them permission 01:24:07 A devastating end to her 2nd husband's life 01:27:35 Jasmine's new life with her current husband 01:29:03 What brings Jasmin joy now 01:33:31 Linda, listen Theme 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.**</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cults-to-consciousness/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cults-to-consciousness/support</a>