Rosie Waterland and Jamila Rizvi's broken brains
When Jamila Rizvi was dealing with the emotional sucker punch of a brain tumour diagnosis, she needed a friend who understood what she was going through. Enter, writer and comedian Rosie Waterland. Rosie knows what it's like to live with a broken brain. A childhood marked by abuse and trauma has left her struggling with complex PTSD throughout her adulthood.
Rosie and Jamila have very different illnesses but lots in common. They chat with Yumi Stynes about how the world views physical and mental illness differently, the lasagne sympathy scale and keeping on keeping on when there's no cure in sight.
Please note, this episode contains discussion of suicide.
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Jamila Rizvi—when life doesn’t go to plan
Rosie Waterland's mum died. She’s kind of relieved
Helpful links:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Brain Tumour Alliance Australia
This episode contains references to: chronic illness, brain tumour, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationships, grief, loss, carer, caring, mental health and suicide.
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