Inappropriate Questions

Is it okay to ask an amputee 'What happened to you?'

Not every amputee has a shocking story behind their amputation, and those who do don’t always want to talk about.

When your experience is a visible part of you, people often ask about it

(Taylor McTaggart)

Not every amputee has a shocking story behind their amputation, and those who do don't always want to talk about. When your experience is a visible part of you, people often ask about it.

This week, Elena and Harv speak with:

  • Musician Julianna Romanyk, who breaks down her first-day-of-school speech as a congenital amputee

  • Comedian Courtney Gilmour, who talks about her thoughts on "inspiration porn" and how cab drivers inspire some of her comedy.

  • Reporter Kerry Benjoe, who uses this question to start important conversations about domestic violence

  • Adaptive athlete Jamie Gane, who shares what strangers get wrong about his amputation

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(Taylor McTaggart)

Taylor McTaggart draws in Scotland, UK.

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