9: Rosalie Mastaler, Disability Advocate, Writer, Mother

29/03/2021 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

When Rosalie's four-year-old son Hunter was attacked by their police dog, his leg was amputated below the knee. Rosalie became passionate about advocacy and inclusivity, leading her to write a children's book to offer representation for marginalized voices such as the limb-loss community. In this, she aims to bring more diversity to children's literature. In this episode, Rosalie discusses her family's inspiring journey of tragedy, activism and acceptance.