**Warning this episode by it's very nature, discusses operations, recovery and wounds in graphic detail, there may be a few swears in there too so I'm marking it explicit**
In the first episode, Suzi invites cancer survivor Dan to tell his story: a life-altering diagnosis, surgery, and the physical and emotional challenges of recovery. They discuss the resilience required to embrace scars, and the importance of hope, humour and support along the way. Dan also reads a letter he has written - especially for this podcast - to his scars.
Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to Scars and Stories
01:40 Dan's Tumor Diagnosis and Initial Reactions
04:59 The Surgery and Its Aftermath
10:12 The Journey of Recovery and Acceptance
16:20 Finding Humor in the Healing Process
19:51 The Impact of Scars on Relationships
24:54 Transforming Scars into Symbols of Hope
27:50 Advice for Others Facing Similar Challenges
28:08 Conclusion and Reflection on Self-Love
About The Scars
The Scars podcast is a space for conversations about resilience, acceptance, and overcoming life’s obstacles. The show aims to empower listeners to find strength and beauty in their differences while building a supportive and understanding community.
If you want to share the story of your scars you can contact me at suzi@storypublishing.co.uk
The Scars podcast is also on Instagram come find me there.
You can find Dan here: dan_defiantly_disfigured Instagram
For support there are lots of organisations out there including The Scar Free Foundation https://scarfree.org.uk/ and Changing Faces https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/
Sound design by the talented Micky Curling and my beautiful illustrations are by Nichola Cowdery
A transcript of the show is here
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