You’re Not Alone: Real Solutions for Navigating Life After Limb Loss

In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland introduces the first part of his personal “Triple A’s” philosophy: Alone, Advocacy, and Attitude. Today’s focus is on that first word—Alone—a stage that many people experience after limb loss but rarely talk about openly.

Mike, a congenital amputee and cancer survivor, shares what it means to feel alone physically, emotionally, and socially after amputation—and why that feeling doesn’t have to last forever.

He explores practical, real-world solutions that help amputees take their first steps toward healing, including:

The power of peer support and community
How therapy and mental health resources can help
Adaptive sports and creative outlets to rediscover purpose
Navigating prosthetics, rehab, and daily independence
Rebuilding identity and reclaiming confidence
Whether you’re newly navigating limb loss or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you’re never truly alone. Hope, connection, and healing are all within reach.