Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 41 Emma R

Another wonderful interview with not only Voice No. 41 but Emma R is also one of our artists for the upcoming exhibition. Emma is sharing her very moving story of how she went from being a carer two children with complex needs, to having a very major brainstem stroke at the age of 41. Whilst driving on a 70mph motorway Emma had a stroke and was initially dismissed as having a panic attack. After 6 months in a neurorehabilitation unit Emma had to wait to find out if her vision or use of her hands would return. The delay in stroke diagnosis meant a delay in treatment and is now left unable to walk unaided. 8 years later after the stroke Emma then went on to be diagnosed with primary breast cancer. Through all this Emma shares the powerful importance of how her friends and the kindness of people helped her recover, including how art was so crucial in her recovery. This is such an incredibly moving story and Emma's reflections on life and keeping optimistic is as moving as her artwork itself. Thank you to Emma for sharing her story but also for contributing to the campaign and being an artist for our upcoming exhibition.

Mortal and Strong is a registered charity and presenting our debut campaign Scars of Gold. A campaign using art to shine the spotlight on women facing their own mortality - those affected at a young age by a life changing illness or disease. 100 artworks produced by artists across the country along with a powerful photography series ‘Scars of Gold’ inspired by kintsugi. 100 Voices sharing messages of hope and strength through our podcast. Building a platform to provide health awareness, support and education to change the face of disease in young people. Founded by Dr Liz Murray. 

For more information on support available for these issues discussed in todays episode, including direction to medical information, visit our website. This episode is not intended as specific medical advice, always see your own GP/physician if you have any concerns regarding your own health. 

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