Lloyd (Blast injury): Full Episode - Recovery from a firearm accidentLloyd (Blast injury): Full Episode - Recovery from a firearm accident
Stories of Recovery
Lloyd Polkinghorne shares his journey of recovering from a misfiring shotgun injury, highlighting resilience, family support, and key recovery tips.
1:31:09•17 Dec 2021
Lloyd's Journey: Overcoming a Blast Injury with Grit and Grace
“I want you to know that others have been where you are now and that they have gotten better. My hope is that we can provide some light at the end of the tunnel for you and also give you some useful tips and tricks that might help you along the way.”
Imagine facing life after a misfiring shotgun leaves you with invisible yet profound injuries. In this episode of 'Stories of Recovery', host Robbie Frawley sits down with Lloyd Polkinghorne, a newspaper owner and editor from Barham, NSW, to discuss his remarkable recovery journey. Lloyd's life took a drastic turn in 2013 when he was injured while helping neighboring farmers clear birds from their crops. Despite the injuries being largely invisible, their impact on his life was anything but.
Lloyd opens up about the physical and emotional challenges he faced and how he navigated the road to recovery. He emphasizes the critical role of family and community support, as well as the importance of finding the right healthcare team. His story is a testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity to overcome even the most daunting obstacles.
Lloyd also shares practical advice for others on similar paths, including the significance of getting your hormones checked, which was a turning point in his recovery. Tune in to hear Lloyd's inspiring story and gather valuable insights that might help you or a loved one on the road to recovery.
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