For those of you who have been following the tragedy of the murders in Jennifer Hudson’s family and the kidnapping of her young, seven year old nephew; think about this, what happens when your safe place, your place of foundation has been invaded or attacked? This family is going through a nightmare of epic proportions and because of fame, they are having to do it publically.
Jennifer and her sister Julia have lost their mother, Darnell Donerson and their brother, Jason Hudson; and, Julia’s son Julian is missing. This home that the murders took place in was Jennifer’s refuge from the crush of the world that she stepped into as a celebrity when her star began to rise from her singing and her acting over the last several years.
The Hudson family was and is a family of faith. Jennifer has said that she grew up in that home, that neighborhood and her home church. It is an integral part of her support system. It is part of who she is. Her mother did not want to move when her daughter became famous…they didn’t want that celebrity to change who they were as a family. Their home was the center of their family. It was where all things sprouted for them. Where they came to; to be together. It was a safe place. A place of nurturing.
What happens now; other than trying desperately to get answers to where Julian is….and what happened to their mother and their brother? Julia and Jennifer are on automatic pilot i am sure at the moment. Trying to make sense of things…hoping and praying for the safe return of Julian. But, their safe place has been invaded.
How will they ever be able to look at that home and feel what they once felt. Will it ever feel like home again? Or will they always feel loss and hurt when they look upon the face of the place that has so many memories for their family. What about Julian when he comes home…did that poor baby witness the murder of his beloved grandmother and uncle? Will he ever feel safe there again? Will he ever feel “at home” somewhere else? What does this kind of trauma do to a human mind and soul?
Many people experience such traumas in their lives…it is something that can be overcome…but, it does shake the foundation of a person/family to rebuild that sense of trust and safety. Please pray for the Hudson family…as well as, anyone else who has had to go through something so violent and traumatic. Their faith in God will help them through this time. However, they are human…and will go through much before they are able to recover and overcome. Have you ever gone through a trauma that has made your safe place feel violated or unsafe to you? How did you handle it?
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