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The Doctor’s Wife: She Married a Man With a Horrible Secret She survived foster care abuse, trafficking, a wrongful public reputation, and a marriage shattered by a devastating criminal case—then found the courage to reclaim her name, her voice, and her future. Ada’s story is a brutal, unforgettable look at what it means to be believed, betrayed, and finally free from living for everyone else.Kristina Richie sits down with Ada for a raw, deeply human conversation that moves from an Appalachian childhood in Bristol, Tennessee, through years of foster care, adoption, and the lifelong hunger to belong. What begins as a story about survival becomes something even bigger: a fight for identity, dignity, and the right to be seen as more than the worst things that ever happened to her.In this episode, Ada shares:

• The early trauma that shaped her need to perform, please, and prove herself

• How music and performance became the first places she felt safe

• Her search for belonging through mentors, faith, and chosen family

• The devastating fallout after her husband, a doctor, was arrested and later convicted in a child pornography case

• The years of isolation, public judgment, and being blamed by a community that refused to believe her

• The moment of vindication when he reoffended years later, forcing others to confront the truth

Ada also opens up about the physical and emotional toll of what she endured, the role of her children and spiritual family, and why she is determined to stop living as a victim, a survivor, or anyone else’s label. This is a powerful conversation about trauma, resilience, faith, and the difficult work of becoming a person for yourself. If you’ve ever wondered what healing can look like after a lifetime of being silenced, dismissed, and judged by others, this episode will stay with you.