13 Years Lost: From Orphaned Child to Global Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry

In this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik welcomes Christine Sadry, award-winning author of 13 Years Lost and former UN peacekeeper. Christine shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey—from escaping Communist Poland at age 9 to surviving years of abuse and isolation in America. She recounts her eventual rise to international service through the United Nations, rediscovering her voice, identity, and purpose along the way. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even from the most fractured beginnings, and that every life holds the potential for impact and peacebuilding.

About the Guest:Christine Sadry is the author of 13 Years Lost, a gripping memoir of survival and transformation. After fleeing Poland alone as a child, she endured years of silence, abuse, and lost identity before rebuilding her life through resilience and service. Christine went on to serve as a global peacekeeper with the UN for over 30 years, contributing to missions in Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and beyond. Today, she speaks and writes to inspire others facing adversity to believe in their worth, their voice, and their future.

Key Takeaways:

• Survival isn’t just about enduring trauma—it’s about reclaiming your voice.

• Christine’s journey proves it's never too late to rebuild identity and purpose.

• Even without family, support, or resources, faith and focus can change your path.

• Her work in global conflict zones reminds us that healing and peace are possible even in the harshest conditions.

• Choosing to rise, write, and lead can turn pain into purpose.

 

Connect with Christine Sadry:

• Website: www.christinesadry.com

• Book: 13 Years Lost – available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

• Instagram & Facebook: Christine Sadry

• Open to speaking engagements and storytelling events

 

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