How To Rebuild A Life When Everything Changes With Jacqui Ponde

What this episode covers

In this episode, I'm joined by Jacqui Ponde, the voice behind Instagram account My Incomplete Wardrobe, [https://www.instagram.com/myincompletewardrobe/] who shares her life after a life-altering C4/5 spinal cord injury. A former primary school teacher, Jacqui's life changed in an instant after a fall that left her paralysed from the neck down, forcing her to reimagine everything she thought she knew about identity, motherhood and purpose. We talk about what it really means to lose the "before" version of yourself and the often unseen work of building a life again from scratch. Jacqui reflects on the power of community, from the army wife network that carried her family through crisis to the small, human moments of connection that can change a day, or even a life. This is a conversation about resilience, yes, but also about loneliness, identity, and the unexpected beauty that can exist alongside loss. Jacqui is committed to supporting charities that help people living with spinal cord injuries. If you'd like to support her work, you can find out more or donate at Spinal Injuries Association [https://www.spinal.co.uk/] and Flying Scholarships for Disabled People [https://fsdp.co.uk/], both of which provide vital support, community and opportunities for people rebuilding their lives after injury.