This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Charlie Holford. Charlie speaks openly about how the military failed him in their diagnosis of his leg. For him, amputation was the best thing that could have happened to him; he had to endure 8 years of pain and suffering before his leg was amputated. He talks about how he was angry and upset for a long time but ultimately fitness has helped him regain his power. He shares some of the odd questions and messages he is sent over social media.
In this episode you will hear:
How Charlie refers to his disability, both around his friends and around other disabled people.
How Charlie’s disability affected his career and how he fared in other jobs he worked in.
Charlie speaks about what inspired him to keep going.
The question that displeases Charlie about his disability, and why he doesn’t like when people ask it.
Charlie gives advice to younger people with similar disabilities. He recommends surrounding yourself with other people in similar situations and seeking guidance and strength from them.
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About This Show:
Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.
The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.
Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.
As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!
Key Takeaways:
Disabilities should not be treated as a taboo topic.
Forming a community and surrounding oneself with people who can truly understand your situation can be very helpful for your growth.
Resources
Charlie Holford Instagram
Brooke Millhouse Instagram
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