Podcast: Dare To Be Your Unique Self – Angelica’s Hydro Story

Hydro Heroes Unite Season 2 Podcast: Episode 15

In this episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with my daughter, Angelica, and talk about her life with hydrocephalus. I tried to keep the conversation focused on her experiences with surgery after a shunt malfunction and all things hydrocephalus — but she had other plans. Angelica spoke about what matters most to her: standing up for yourself, being your unique self, and respecting people’s differences. She absolutely blew me away with the insight and honesty she shared. I’m honored to share parts of our conversation with the community and with anyone who dares to be their unique self.

For more resources connected to this conversation, please see the links below.

Resources:

• Hydrocephalus in Infants and Children
• Shunt Systems
• Complications of Shunt Systems
• What to Expect with Shunt Surgery
• Shunt Revision Surgery: What to Expect During Surgery and Recovery
• WALK to End Hydrocephalus
• How to Explain Hydrocephalus to Your Teachers and Friends
• Bullying and Hydrocephalus
• Empowering Your Child to Be Their Own Advocate: Navigating Healthcare with Confidence
• School and Hydrocephalus

Created in partnership with actor and podcaster Taisha Cameron.
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