She Refused to Let Trauma Define Her—and Found Freedom Through Forgiveness with Summer Dey

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In 22 minutes, Summer Dey lost everything she had built—and the fallout shook her identity, mental health, and body. In this deeply honest conversation, she shares her journey through depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, panic disorder, and seizures, along with the biblical forgiveness process she believes led to true freedom and healing. Summer reveals how unfinished forgiveness, self-judgment, and bitterness can keep us bound, why a diagnosis does not have to become our identity, and what it means to release judgment back to God. She also shares how “leave the how to God” helped her overcome fear, step into her calling, and grow a global Bible-reading movement through books, television, and Faith on Fire events.

Summer's contact info:

Email - support@summerdey.com

Website - summerdey.com

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@thesummerdey

Resources mentioned:

Power to Forgive - powertoforgive.com

Summer's upcoming event Sept. 17-19th, 2026 - Faith on Fire:

Faith on Fire Live is a three-day encounter where people experience the transforming power of God through biblical teaching, worship, healing, deliverance, and Holy Spirit-led activation. Every year, lives are changed as people find freedom from fear, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and unforgiveness while being equipped to boldly walk in their God-given calling. If you're hungry for a deeper relationship with God and lasting transformation, this event is for you.

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