When You’re the “Limb Loss Friend” Everyone Texts

What happens when a limb loss story hits the news—and suddenly everyone you know is texting you about it?If you’re part of the limb loss community, you know exactly what that feels like.In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland dives into the experience of being “the limb loss friend”—the person people turn to when they don’t fully understand what they’re seeing, but want to connect.This episode goes beyond the texts to explore what those moments reveal: the gap between public perception and the real, everyday experience of living with limb loss.Mike discusses: • What it feels like when everyone sends you the same story • Why people reach out—and why it usually comes from a good place💡 Mike also introduces Enable Review—a community-powered platform where amputees can share real, experience-based feedback about prosthetists, orthotists, and clinics.Because when someone is new to limb loss, they shouldn’t have to rely on headlines or guesswork to make life-changing decisions—they should learn from people who have actually lived it.👉 Learn more or share your experience: https://enablereview.comSend 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/