Everything Happens with Kate Bowler Wilma Derksen: Living with What You Cannot Change
Nov 12, 2024
Wilma Derksen, a victim advocate and speaker, shares her profound journey after the tragic murder of her daughter, Candace, in the 1980s. She and Kate delve into the complexities of living with grief and the challenging path to forgiveness. Wilma discusses the ongoing struggle for self-forgiveness and how community support played a vital role in her healing. Their conversation emphasizes the intricate relationship between trauma and forgiveness, highlighting the transformative power of understanding and connection in the face of unimaginable loss.
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Early Family Life
- Wilma Derksen and her husband Cliff met as artists at Bible school, hoping for a creative life.
- They had three children, and Wilma became a journalist for practical reasons.
Candace's Disappearance
- Wilma's daughter, Candace, disappeared after school one day, disrupting their normal life.
- Wilma panicked and called everyone, realizing Candace would never miss her best friend's arrival.
Initial Police Response
- The police initially suspected Candace was a runaway, not taking Wilma seriously.
- Wilma and Cliff had to convince them of their family's goodness and Candace's reliability.
