EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 29 MIN
Resilience After Amputation | Armeda Batchler’s Journey from Cancer to Advocacy
from We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled Communities · host Mike Bolland
In 2013, just months after becoming a new mother, Armeda Batchler faced the life-changing decision to amputate her left leg above the knee due to osteosarcoma. While she pushed forward with strength—balancing recovery, parenting, and work—she silently battled depression, isolation, and the weight of not wanting to ask for help.Over time, Armeda discovered the power of connection, rebuilding a local amputee support group and stepping into advocacy to guide others through similar challenges. In this powerful conversation, she shares:Her cancer and amputation journeyThe struggles of parenting while adapting to limb lossHow depression nearly consumed her, and what helped her healWhy advocacy and support became her purposeA story of resilience, honesty, and hope.Podcast Production and Editing: One Hand Man Productions.Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/
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In 2013, just months after becoming a new mother, Armeda Batchler faced the life-changing decision to amputate her left leg above the knee due to osteosarcoma. While she pushed forward with strength—balancing recovery, parenting, and work—she silently battled depression, isolation, and the weight of not wanting to ask for help. Over time, Armeda discovered the power of connection, rebuilding a local amputee support group and stepping into advocacy to guide others through similar challenges. I...
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