Curtis McGrath Lost His Legs In Afghanistan. Rachel Never Left His Side | Acts of Service

Content warning: This episode discusses combat injury, traumatic limb loss and newborn emergency surgery. If it raises anything for you, support is available: Wounded Heroes Australia crisis line 1300 532 112 (24/7 for ADF members, veterans and their families); Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling 1800 011 046 (24/7) | Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7).  Curtis McGrath was searching for landmines in Afghanistan when the ground beneath him changed his life forever. Two years into their relationship, Rachel was 1500km away when she got the call.  In this episode, Curtis and Rachel sit down with Tiffany Dunk to talk about the day everything changed, the months of hospital treatment and rehab that followed, and the slow work of rebuilding a new normal.   They open up about a proposal on top of a mountain in Canada, the wedding that scraped in just before COVID-19 hit, and becoming parents to a son whose own fight for life began just days after he was born. Plus, there's an exciting announcement about the newest addition to their family.  To all veterans who may be watching or listening to this episode, we thank you for your service.  Moments you'll hear:  Rachel and Curtis' first meeting, and the door that got shut in his face  The blunt question Rachel asked Curtis before he deployed  The day in 2012 when everything changed  The moment in hospital that made Curtis realise what life looked like now  Meeting Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, and what Curtis really thought of him  The proposal: a Banff Gondola, lots of stairs and a beautiful sunset  A diagnosis days after their son Monty was born  An exciting announcement about the newest addition to their family  Thank you for listening ❤️  Before you leave...   🗣️ Get in touch   What did you think? We are a brand-new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Love Stories community and visit us at womensweekly.com.au/love-stories-podcast   Email us your love stories (and any feedback) at [email protected]   If you share your love story on social media, please tag us. We’re @womensweeklymag, and use the hashtag #AWWLoveStories  Subscribe to The Australian Women’s Weekly at magshop.com.au/LOVESTORIES 👈🏽   Sending thanks to our partners at Wounded Heroes Australia.   You can help Wounded Heroes deliver emergency assistance to current Australian Defence Force members, veterans and their families by donating at: www.woundedheroes.org.au/actsofservice   Need help now? Wounded Heroes crisis line 1300 532 112, 24/7, Australia wide.  Credits  Host: Tiffany Dunk  Edited by Leah Porges  Production by Leah Porges  Our wonderful The Australian Women's Weekly team  Our Head of Vodcasting is Rachel Fountain  Learn more: The Australian Women's Weekly websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.