Freeing Teresa and Her Right to be Free with Franke James, Activist, Artist and Author

Today’s episode is a true story. My guest, Franke James, is an advocate for people with disabilities. Her passion came from caring for her sister Teresa who has Down Syndrome, and the struggles they faced together for Teresa’s rights to be heard for her own life. Franke’s Book, Freeing Teresa: A True Story about My Sister and Me, is about choosing her sister’s freedom over her family. Franke helped her younger sister with Down syndrome get out of a nursing home.  And then the battle erupted.  The two sisters had to stand together—against their siblings, the medical system, and the police—to defend the right to be free.  Midwest Book Review said, "The result is more than a memoir: it’s a testimony to how ‘tickets to freedom’ are gained through fighting and love."  The memoir has won thirty-two book awards. My conversation with Franke was fantastic!!   Connect with Franke: Where to buy the book:  https://freeingteresa.com/buy-the-book/ Listen to the audiobook: https://freeingteresa.com/listen/ Website https://freeingteresa.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/franke.james/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankejames/ Mastodon https://mastodon.online/@frankejames Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/frankejames.bsky.social   CONNECT WITH DEBI Do you feel stuck?  Do you sense its time for a change but unsure where to start or how to move forward?  Schedule a clarity call! Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/debironca/free-clarity-call Website – https://www.debironca.com Instagram - @debironca Email – info@debironca.com Check out my online course!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Your Story’s Changing, finding Purpose in Life’s Transitions https://course.sequoiatransitioncoaching.com/8-week-program The Family Letter by Debi Ronca – International Best Seller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSJFXBD