Latonyia Billops: Faith, Advocacy & Life as a Bilateral Above-Knee Amputee

In this uplifting episode of We're Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Latonyia Billops, a bilateral above-knee amputee, who shares her remarkable story of surviving a traumatic car accident that changed her life forever. While helping a stranded motorist, Latonyia was struck by a truck that crossed the highway median—resulting in the loss of both her legs.

Despite unimaginable trauma, Latonyia never lost her faith. She opens up about how her spiritual foundation guided her recovery, her refusal to fall into depression, and how she’s used her experience to advocate for others navigating prosthetic care and life with limb loss.

Latonyia also shares insights into the adaptive equipment she uses to maintain independence—such as a sliding board, bath bench, and commode topper—and how these tools have helped her live with greater comfort and dignity. Plus, she reveals her dream of entering a wheelchair pageant, showcasing her confidence and self-love.

This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that even in the face of adversity, joy and purpose are still possible.

Topics Covered:

• The accident that changed Latonyia’s life
• Surviving bilateral above-knee amputation
• Faith and mental resilience after trauma
• Challenges in prosthetic care and advocacy
• Adaptive tools that support daily living
• Confidence, fashion, and wheelchair pageants
• Why self-advocacy is key to independence

Tune in, be inspired, and discover how Latonyia Billops is not just surviving—but thriving.

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