Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
Life Through Troubled Waters
Life Through Troubled Waters
Life Through Troubled Waters
Friday 6th December 2019
William and Teresa share their story of overcoming wrongful conviction with faith and forgiveness on 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out'.
52 minutes
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Annette Smith and Myrna Thatcher
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Religion & Spirituality
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!William and Teresa: A Journey of Faith Through Injustice
If you feel that life is just giving you more than you can handle, please realize that you are not alone.
Imagine the shock of being wrongfully convicted. That's the nightmare William, a former deputy sheriff, and his wife Teresa faced. In this gripping episode of 'AbbaDaddy House Girls Speak Out', the couple opens up about their harrowing experience and the strength they found in faith and forgiveness. Teresa, originally from a tight-knit fishing community in Southeast Alaska, never imagined she'd be defending her husband's innocence in Texas.
But when William was accused and ultimately convicted of inappropriate conduct with an inmate, their world turned upside down. How does a family navigate such a storm? How does a wife maintain her belief in her husband amidst community judgment? And what happens to an ex-sheriff in prison? William and Teresa tackle these questions head-on, sharing raw emotions and deep reflections. Teresa's unwavering support and William's resilience offer a powerful testament to the human spirit.
They discuss the emotional toll on their family, especially their young daughter, and the complex journey of visiting William in prison. Through it all, their faith provided a lifeline. As William poignantly puts it, 'He forgave us more than we've ever forgiven somebody else'. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone seeking stories of perseverance, love, and redemption.