#10 Vanessa Jennings: Spina Bifida and Grief (Pt 1 of 2)

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When Vanessa lost her husband of 19 years, she questioned whether the right spouse had died.
As a person with disability (Spina Bifida), Vanessa struggled with the question of whether she was as valuable to her children as her able-bodied husband had been, because she was unable to play sport with her children, or physically support them in the ways that he had.
Join us in Part One of this two-part episode, as we discuss internalised ableism, whether it's important to understand the ins and outs of your disability, and the beginnings of the mental health journey of grief.
We also discuss the journey that Vanessa went on to come to terms with needing to transition to a wheelchair at 44 years old.
Links:
If you missed the episode where Colin lets slip that he wears storm trooper onesies, check out episode 6 - Jasmine Ferguson: Undefeated. It's a cracker! Buzzsprout
Interview with Jerusha Mather where we discuss online dating: https://enabled.buzzsprout.com/2191914/13380406
Link to Jerusha's petition to make online dating a safer and more inclusive space for people with disability:
Latecomers, on SBS: Latecomers | SBS On Demand
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