Episode Summary

This episode features mother and daughter Bobbie and Angela Singletary. This dynamic duo shares their story, full of hardship, resilience, joy, love, and support. Bobbie, Angela, and two of Angela's kids all have achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, as did Angela's late sister Cindy. Listen how Cindy’s life at 33 could not be saved despite the huge sacrifices made by her mom and sister. We will hear how the Medicaid system failed them and how in spite of life challenges, including discrimination, systemic inequity, and personal struggles with alcohol,  these women continue to advocate for others.

For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qFpEPqzdD0

About Angela and Bobbie

• Angela's Podcast: A Little Perspective
• Angela's Website
• The book featuring Bobbie's essay: A Little Perspective: REAL Stories of Little Ladies
• Documentary EveryBODY Matters featuring Angela
• Angela's interview with NPR about the treatment for achondroplasia: https://www.bodiespodcast.com/resource-pages/not-your-average

From This Episode

• Tulane University
• Special Delivery From Pregnancy to Toddlerhood
• Mindy Silva  - Wired on Development
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Dwarfism: Raising a Little Person, Wisdom Shared episode with Audrey Curwin
• Dwarfism: Life as a Little Person, Wisdom Shared episode with Jillian Curwin
• Dwarfism: A Mother-Daughter Conversation, Wisdom Shared episode with Audrey and Jillian Curwin

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