A Little Perspective Makes a Big Difference

Episode SummaryThis episode features mother and daughter Bobbie and Angela Singletary. This dynamic duo shares their story, full of hardship, resilience, joy, love, and support. Bobbie, Angela, and two of Angela's kids all have achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, as did Angela's late sister Cindy. Listen how Cindy’s life at 33 could not be saved despite the huge sacrifices made by her mom and sister. We will hear how the Medicaid system failed them and how in spite of life challenges, including discrimination, systemic inequity, and personal struggles with alcohol,  these women continue to advocate for others.For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qFpEPqzdD0About Angela and BobbieAngela's Podcast: A Little PerspectiveAngela's WebsiteThe book featuring Bobbie's essay: A Little Perspective: REAL Stories of Little LadiesDocumentary EveryBODY Matters featuring AngelaAngela's interview with NPR about the treatment for achondroplasia: https://www.bodiespodcast.com/resource-pages/not-your-averageFrom This EpisodeTulane UniversitySpecial Delivery From Pregnancy to ToddlerhoodMindy Silva  - Wired on DevelopmentThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Dwarfism: Raising a Little Person, Wisdom Shared episode with Audrey CurwinDwarfism: Life as a Little Person, Wisdom Shared episode with Jillian CurwinDwarfism: A Mother-Daughter Conversation, Wisdom Shared episode with Audrey and Jillian CurwinFind and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweissFollow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksSocial Media and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweissFollow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksProduction Assistant and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla NelsonProduction Assistant: Becki Leigh