Episode 22: Finding your confidence on the days when you really feel disabled

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On the final episode of 2022, Emily Bray comes on to talk about confidence, meaning and purpose on the days when you really feel disabled. 

What does that mean? These are the times where something has happened and you have the very confrontational thought: "Holy crap. I'm actually disabled".

Where do you find the resilience to keep going when you have a body that requires you to think about added challenges? 

How do you feel confident going to the shops or going… anywhere with a running commentary in your head about what your plan b, c, d and e is if everything goes wrong?

Emily from SCIA's Resilience Programs and Susan talk about gaining and retaining confidence, meaning and purpose, especially when there are situations with unavoidable everyday anxieties, confronting those “Holy crap. I’m actually disabled” days, and finding your community.

Information in this episode
SCIA Resilience Programs: https://scia.org.au/resilience-programs/

Engage - Find meaning and purpose: https://scia.org.au/engage/

Wellness Action Recovery Plan (WRAP): https://scia.org.au/wrap/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance by  Effie Manetakis. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resources/resource-hub/.