Adaptive Amputees Blog
Practical prosthetic advice, adaptive fitness, insurance guidance, travel tips, and honest conversations about life as an amputee.
How Adaptive Amputees Started: My Story of Bullying, Identity, and Advocacy
This is the story behind Adaptive Amputees. From being born with a limb difference and navigating adoption, to growing up feeling different and facing bullying, this post shares how those experiences shaped my identity and led me to start advocating for others. One conversation changed everything and showed me how powerful simply sharing your story can be.
How to Mentally and Physically Prepare to Return to Work After Time Off
Returning to work after amputation isn’t just about being “healed.” It’s about rebuilding structure, stamina, and confidence at the same time. This guide breaks down why this phase feels so difficult and how to prepare mentally and physically so you can return in a way that actually works for your body.
Dating as an amputee
Dating as an amputee shaped how I saw myself for years. Rejection, insecurity, scars, and the moment I finally believed I deserved real love.