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Welcome! Here, you'll find a blend of practical advice, fitness inspiration, and personal stories, all crafted to uplift and empower. With 30 years of experience as an amputee, a background in biomedical engineering, and a career in prosthetic design, fitting, and research, I’ve dedicated my life to mastering adaptive living. From health and fitness to beauty, fashion, and beyond, these resources come from both personal insight and professional expertise. Use the search bar to dive into topics that matter to you, and feel free to reach out—I'm here to help you live fully and confidently.
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When I first started school, I told the kids our pet alligator was a bad idea. It was hard as a 5-year-old explaining my story to other 5-year-olds! I played all sorts of sports, and was very active. However, I noticed that none of the other kids at school had a fake leg like me. I would often get frustrated that none of my friends were like me.
In high school, I was in a leadership program that required a big project that would “make a difference”. It was pretty open-ended, but I knew exactly what I wanted to do.
I decided to start an organization to promote amputee awareness. After experiencing years of bullying for being different; I wanted to be the voice for amputees in my community. I was able to talk to lots of students around St. Louis and share my story.
This started in 2010 as a high school project and has turned into a community I am so lucky to be at the center of!
I asked our Facebook community how they clean their prosthetic liner. 309 comments later, the debate was very much alive: soap vs. alcohol, daily vs. weekly, wipes vs. full wash. Here's what real amputees actually use, what your liner material can handle, and how to build a routine that keeps your skin healthy.