Freeing Teresa Franke James Activist: Fighting for Truth, her Family & the Canadian Government EP58

Before sitting down with Franke James for this episode, I took the time to dive deep into her incredible book, Freeing Teresa: A True Story About My Sister and Me. Listening to the full audiobook gave me a front-row seat to the heartbreak, resilience, and courage it took for her to stand against her family, the government, and oppressive systems to save her sister, Teresa. On this podcast, I not only break down the powerful story Franke shared but also share my personal thoughts and opinions on the entire journey. Understanding every layer of this story made this conversation even more meaningful, and I’m excited to share it with you.

In this 58th powerful episode of the Rumbling Facts Podcast, we dive deep into the extraordinary and emotional journey of Franke James, an award-winning author, artist, and activist. Her latest book, Freeing Teresa: A True Story About My Sister and Me, is more than just a story—it’s a fight for justice, freedom, and truth. Franke takes us through the heart-wrenching events of battling her own family, a broken medical system, and even the Canadian government to protect her sister, Teresa, who has Down syndrome, and her aging father.

We break down the entire book, unraveling shocking twists of betrayal as Franke’s siblings tried to manipulate their father’s care and lock Teresa into a life of institutionalized neglect. Franke reveals how she and her husband fought tirelessly to bring Teresa to safety, overcoming legal battles, smear campaigns, and systemic ableism. But the story doesn’t stop there—Franke also shares her experience of being blacklisted by the Canadian government for her climate change activism, a battle that prepared her for the fight of her life to save her sister.

This episode is raw, emotional, and inspiring. We uncover the harsh truths of family conflict, institutional abuse, and governmental censorship, but we also highlight the resilience, courage, and love that fueled Franke’s journey. Her story is a call to action—a reminder that we must fight for what’s right, no matter how daunting the odds.

If you’ve ever questioned the systems meant to protect us or wondered how far someone would go to protect their loved ones, this episode will challenge you, move you, and inspire you. Listen now and join us as we uncover the uncomfortable truths behind Freeing Teresa.**

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