Shh! Don’t Tell Anyone, but My Husband is an Ex-Con
Dorenthea Nemeth | September 21 | 2:45-3:45 PM | Room 3010A
Topic: Experience | Knowledge Level: Beginner
Dorenthea’s life was perfect, or so she thought. She had a loving husband and two beautiful children. Things couldn’t be better, until in 2000, Dorenthea’s husband was sentenced to a 16-year prison term. She found herself being a single mom on welfare and lost everything she had, including her car and home. After serving 12 of the 16 years, he was home. They had made it through this horrifying experience! A few years later, Dorenthea started a new job and was happy to tell her co-worker her story until she said, “Don’t tell anyone your husband was in prison.” While she understood where her co-worker was coming from, Dorenthea felt shame and wondered, “Why can’t I tell people my husband was in prison?” In this presentation, she will share why owning your voice is key.
Presentation Objectives:
· Encourage and empower participants to not be afraid to own and speak their truth.
· Discuss steps to take to make your story known and use it for the greater good.