Sonia Thalman

Dear Past, Thank You

Sonia Thalman

  • From Pain to Peace: How I Forgave My Father and Found Freedom

From Pain to Peace: How I Forgave My Father and Found Freedom

Monday 24th March 2025

Heather Teague shares her journey from family betrayal to forgiveness and peace in this moving episode of 'Dear Past, Thank You'.
39 minutes
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Dear Past, Thank You
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Sonia Thalman
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Recovery from Trauma
Parenting & Children
Relationships & Community
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Forgiving My Father: Heather Teague's Journey to Peace

Episode Overview

  • Heather's childhood was marked by her father's infidelity and emotional instability.
  • She became the emotional adult in her relationship with her father.
  • Heather set boundaries to protect herself from further emotional harm.
  • Her journey involved forgiving her father and finding personal peace.
  • Heather now works as a missionary in Uganda.
If I stayed mad at him then he won and then I wasn't free of that
In this heartfelt episode of 'Dear Past, Thank You', Sonia Thalman chats with Heather Teague, a missionary in Uganda, about her challenging journey from pain to peace. Heather opens up about her tumultuous childhood, marked by her father's infidelity and emotional instability. She candidly shares how she became the emotional adult in her relationship with her father, dealing with the heartbreak and setting boundaries to protect herself.
Heather's story is one of resilience and forgiveness as she navigates the complexities of family betrayal. Despite the pain, she found a way to forgive her father and move forward with her life. This episode is a testament to the power of healing and the importance of setting boundaries for one's own well-being. Heather's journey is not just about overcoming her past but also about finding freedom and peace within herself.
If you're looking for an inspiring story of forgiveness and personal growth, this episode is a must-listen.