Giants Amongst Us

Giants Amongst Us

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Finally Deciding It's Enough, After 23 Years Nursing In Intensive Care || Monique

Real stories, told by real people. Welcome Back to the Show!! We've got a special one for you today. And the reason it's special, is because joining, is one of the big inspirations behind Giants Amongst Us. She's the light in my corner, and the wind to my back. My sunshine, when the days go gray, and feel cold. She's been right by my side, and I by hers. Ladies and Gentleman, my wife, Monique wanted to sit down with us today, and she's got a story to tell. Growing up in East Germany, while the wall was still up, she moved out and headed West (Frankfurt) at 17 to pursue her childhood passion. And that was to become a nurse - "I knew very early that I wanted to be a nurse .... I was 6 years old. My aunt's were nurses, working in a home for the mentally ill and disabled ... they were my heroes. I always wanted to visit, and I would volunteer and help at the homes with my aunt's ... feeding them and reading books to them." Monique would eventually become a nurse, working in Intensive Care Units for 23 years. She also worked in a psychiatric ward and with handicap and disabled children. Monique, after 2 major surgeries - spinal fusion for her back, and a year later, another spinal fusion, but this time for her neck, decided it was time to finally hang up her scrubs and move on. As hard as it was for her, considering how much she loved being a nurse, she decided it was time to hang up the scrubs and move on. Still a nurse at heart, Monique talks about her transition away from working in ICU. She also talks about her recovery after the surgeries, and she'll be the first to tell you - "Even though I have these health issues, and diagnosis, I'm more than that. I want people to see me, for me." She's definitely more than that, and is without question a GIANT AMONGST US. She's happy, full of life, and surrounding herself with things that fill her with joy, and love - stone painting, crocheting, hula-hooping, and giving sound baths are just a few. It's about expressing oneself freely, And that's how Mo flows. If you enjoyed the Show, you can support it at no cost at all. Simple as giving a rating and review, if you feel it's been of value to you. We appreciate the feedback. Word a mouth is still the best advertisement, so if you know someone who also may find value in any of these stories, share it with them. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! _____ FIND OUT WHAT'S ON DECK, UPCOMING STORIES, AND ANYTHING NEW WITH GIANTS AMONGST US : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E20
27 nov 2023
1:53:39

Memories Of El Monte || In Between The Stories

Welcome back! Hope this finds you all in good spirits. If any of you are new to the Show, this is GIANTS AMONGST US. Where we share in that unique Human experience. I'm picking up on a theme started a while back - "In Between The Stories." You can refer back to https://rss.com/podcasts/giants-amongst-us/859428/ (Episode 4) where I talk about the inspiration behind GIANTS AMONGST US. Today, walk with me down memory lane. As I recall two "close calls" if you will, where things could of turned bad, but luckily, not. It's a few memories that I had while living in El Monte, California. A city about 15 miles East of Los Angeles, for anyone unfamiliar with the area. First one happened when I was about 5 years old. While playing on top of the staircase, I fell and cracked my head open. Happened to chip my skull, and might of even knocked a few screws loose. But, the doctor stitched me right back up, and I was right back on the horse in no time. Second one, was a few years later. I was in 3rd grade, and 8 years old. A kid from the same school, tried stabbing me. He was a year younger than me. STAY TUNED FOR MORE. You can always support the Show at no cost at all. Simple as giving it a rating and review, if you feel this is something you've found value in. We appreciate the feedback. And word a mouth is still the best advertisement, so if you know someone who might appreciate the stories and what's going on over here on these parts, send them a link, and share it with them. 'Til very soon, PEACE!! _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E19
12 nov 2023
16:05

Autism, Weight Loss, Abuse, And A Life Reclaimed || Clarence || Part 2

Real stories, told by real people. Welcome back to the second half of our conversation with Clarence. Hope this finds you in good spirits. In this half, Clarence shares a little bit of his high school years with us. And you'd be surprised to hear where the abuse and bullying was coming from. It was from his teachers. One teacher in particular, encouraged some of the other kids to harass Clarence, and show up at his house to beat him up. How could this be one might ask? "No matter how bad it is in your life, no matter how much it hurts, I promise you that the pain is worth it. That you are worthy of learning how to live a better life, and overcoming those habits that are keeping you down. It takes a lot of sacrifice. It takes a lot of pain, but I promise you that it's worth it." - Clarence. No Question about it, Clarence, you are definitely another GIANT AMONGST US. Listen to the first part of our conversation https://rss.com/podcasts/giants-amongst-us/1184233/ If you enjoyed the Show, you can support it with no cost at all. It's as simple as giving it a rating and review. We appreciate the feedback. And word a mouth is still the best advertisement, so if you know someone who may find value in any of these stories, share it with them. 'Til next time and very soon, PEACE!! _____ FIND OUT WHAT'S ON DECK, UPCOMING STORIES, AND ANYTHING NEW WITH GIANTS AMONGST US : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus _____ Connect with Clarence : Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/0rsss/ Email : orthrees@gmail.com _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E18
2 nov 2023
25:04

Autism, Weight Loss, Abuse, And A Life Reclaimed || Clarence || Part 1

Real stories, told by real people. We're back! Hope this finds you all in good spirits. Today, we're joined by Clarence, and he's got a story to tell. There's a lot to unpack, and what I've decided to do with our conversation is to break it up into two parts. The chunk of it you'll hear in this episode. Clarence has from an early age, and pretty much his whole life, he's suffered from a whole host of health conditions. Autistic (in the process of undergoing an official diagnosis), ADHD, facial blindness, turrets. amphantasia, all of these disabilities may of put him at a disadvantage. But, you can't help but to be inspired after listening to how he worked out ways to better himself in areas where he lacked and fell short. From even teaching himself how to talk. You'll be surprised at that all played out. Clarence also suffered a lot of abuse. Sexual, Physical, Mental, and that led to depression, and eventual weight gain. Over 400 lbs, and sleeping 17-18 hours a day for about a year, he was in a bad place. He's story, as you may of guessed, didn't end there. It was only the beginning. Listen to Clarence in his own words talk about his journey with claiming his life back., and taking responsibility for his experience. If you enjoyed the Show, you can support it with no cost at all. You can rate and review it. We appreciate the feedback. And word a mouth is still the best advertisement, so if you know someone who you think might find value in any of these stories, share it with them. 'Til very soon, PEACE!! _____ FIND OUT WHAT'S ON DECK, UPCOMING STORIES, AND ANYTHING NEW WITH GIANTS AMONGST US : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus _____ Connect with Clarence : Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/0rsss/ Email : orthrees@gmail.com ____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E18
22 ott 2023
1:34:37

Raised In A Cult, Abused As A Child, And The Healing And Forgiveness That Came After || Emmanuel

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Real stories, told by real people. We're back!! And I hope this finds you all in good spirits. Today, we're joined by Emmanuel, and he's got a story to tell. He talks about life for him as a child - an abusive mother, being raised in a cult, and kept away from his father, and all alone. When the authorities, police officers, school board members, and other adults did nothing in response to his pleas for help and reports of abuse. Emmanuel out of desperation and fear, fled and ran away at 15 years old. Through all the pain, suffering, trauma and the guilt of blaming himself for the abuse. There's also healing and forgiveness. And Emmanuel, who credits his faith in God for being a reason as to why, years later he was able to forgive his mother for the abuse suffered as a child. That was a big part of his healing. Emmanuel is definitely a GIANT AMONGST US, With new life, purpose, and meaning. If you enjoyed the Show, you can support it with a rating, and leaving a review. And word a mouth is still the best advertisement, so if you know someone who you think might find value in any of these stories, share it with them. 'Til very soon, PEACE!! _____ Connect with Emmanuel : Odysee : odysee.com/$/invite/@EmmanuelGoldstein:d SubscribeStar : subscribestar.com/emmanuel-goldstein Truth Social : truthsocial.com/@Emmanuel_Goldstein BitChute : bitchute.com/channel/emmanuelgoldstein Minds : https://www.minds.com/emanuel_goldstein/?referrer=emanuel_goldstein Youtube : https://youtube.com/@EmmanuelGoldsteinINGSOC?si=l5KKnhddXbQWb399 ____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E17
2 ott 2023
1:17:17

Betrayal, Abuse and Neglect To Now Living Her Best Life || Pamela

Real stories, told by real people. Welcome back to the Show!!! Hope you're all well and in good spirits? Today, Pamela joins us, and she's got a story to tell. From her father being out of the picture, and growing up in poverty, to losing her sister at an early age. The neglect, abusive relationships, and "soul crushing" work as a nurse. Pamela's journey in finding herself through all the abuse and trauma is every bit of INSPIRATIONAL and reason why she is without question a GIANT AMONGST US. Finding a good therapist, EMDR therapy, and journaling were a few of the resources that helped her along the way. Her stories a reminder to all of us that "it's never too late." She's now in her 50''s and living her best life - "I love everything that I do. I do love my life now, and I didn't even know that was possible before, you know, before 50. So at 50 was kind of my rebirth." If you enjoyed the Show, give it a review, leave a rating and share it with someone you think might find value in it. Let's spread the word organically. 'til very soon, PEACE!! _____ Connect with Pamela : Pamela's Book Available Now : https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Come-This-Only-THIS-ebook/dp/B09N1M6CYG Pamela's Work And Info : https://linktr.ee/PamelaTopjian?utm_source=linktree_profile_share _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E16
18 set 2023
1:29:39

A Quadriplegic, 100% Grateful To Be That Way || John

Real stories, told by real people. I'm glad to be back and excited to share a new story with you all today. After putting a pause on things for a brief moment, we're back on track, John joins us, and he's got a story to tell. John is a quadriplegic who happens to be 100% grateful things turned out that way. He was in a motorcycle accident, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. John called that moment in his life his "hard reset" - the chance to do things the way he should of done them in the first place. Before his accident, John was womanizer. Addicted to crack and obsessed with women, he found himself spiraling completely out of control, and that went on for years. John shares some childhood memories with us, and life before and after the accident. After listening to his story you'll get a better idea of why he calls himself the "Grateful Quad." He's not angry or bitter with the way things turned out he's GRATEFUL to be alive, and spreading positivity with his second chance at life. And John's also another GIANTS AMONGST US. If you enjoyed the Show, give it a review, send us your thoughts and share it with someone you think might find value in it as well. Word of mouth is still the best way to go. And if you appreciated John and his story reach out to him and let him know on any one of his social media handles. 'Til next time, and very soon, PEACE!! _____ Connect with John : linkr.bio/thegratefulquad _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E15
14 ago 2023
36:39

Muscular Dystrophy And Making Music || Nate

Real stories, told by real people. We've a new episode, and a new GIANTS AMONGST US. Today Nate joins us, and he's got a story to tell. Nate's a musician, who's been in love with music for as long as he can remember. At an early age, he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. With there being no real treatment or medication for his condition, he was prescribed pain killers at one point, and found himself heavily addicted for 13 years. Nate talks about the point where he finally decided to kick the habit (cold turkey), and his growing discouragement with Western medicine. There's also 2016, where Nate was diagnosed with lung cancer - "the middle & bottom lobes of my right lung removed during a 9 hour surgery. Luckily the surgeons got all of the cancer out and I didn’t need chemo or radiation." It's not the size but the fight in the dog, and Nate's got plenty of fight in him. Despite his condition, he's still ROCKIN', he's still ROLLIN' and he's without a doubt one of the GIANTS AMONGST US. From acupuncture sessions, to hot spring waters, floating tanks, and an investment in his own sauna. Plus, the loving support of his wife and kids. Nate is still enjoying life, and doing what he loves, and that's create MUSIC. It's not all doom and gloom, and he's proof of that. Check out his new album, just released - BAD PART OF TOWN https://natermusic.com/shop/ He plays all the instruments, writes, sings, produces, mixes and masters his own music. He's a one man band folks! If you enjoyed the Show, give it a review and share it with someone you think might find value in it. And if you appreciated hearing from Nate and his story, stop by his website to shoot him a line and check out what he's doing over there. I'm sure he'd be happy to hear back from you. 'Til next time, and very soon, PEACE!! _____ Connect with Nate : Website : https://natermusic.com/ Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Oou2lO661CvV9ccND2GOI?si=i2lUNXJ9S52lUpzJrG_Nag Youtube : https://youtube.com/@nathanielrolandmusic Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/natermusic/ _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E14
2 lug 2023
1:13:14

Struggling With Emotions, And Help From The Stoics || Cie

Real stories, told by real people. Today's GIANTS AMONGST US is with Cie, from the Philippines. And she's got a story to tell. Throughout childhood, her parents were absent. They worked long works in order to make ends it for her family. Growing up Cie talks being at home mostly, she's an introvert - "we were at home most of the time when we were kids. So maybe that's why we're introverts, because we prefer being alone rather than being with other people." Cie talks about emotional intelligence, and the lack of it earlier on in her life. Did the absence of both her parents during those key childhood years, play any role in it? What's more important, financial or emotional support? Cie shares her thoughts with us and also how Stoicism helped her at one of the lowest points in her life. She's taken back control of her life, and emotions and I'd like to welcome her as one of the GIANTS AMONGST US. After listening to this episode, I'd like to challenge you all. Just give it a week, one week, of not picking up your phone first thing in the morning to check emails, messages or getting online to tango with any of your social medias. Stay away from it for the first hour, and instead pay yourself. Take a walk, meditate, journal, sit outside and get some air. Do something for you, that give you joy, a peace of mind, or puts a smile on your face, outside the 'inter-webs'. And, see what that does for you. It's just a week. How addicted are we? I'm game and already started. 'Til next time, and very soon PEACE!! _____ Connect with Cie : Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7DkPbXhV1dbePcU7EkhsIR Apple Podcast : ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-say/id1623170777⁠ _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E13
18 giu 2023
1:11:41

Living With Spina Bifida || Noah

Real stories, told by real people. Today on GIANTS AMONGST US Noah joins us, and he's got a story to tell. Noah's a young man who was born with a spinal cord disorder known as Spina Bifida. He's paralyzed from the waist down. He talks with us about how it was for him growing up, and the struggles and challenges of trying to connect with other school kids. One big help for him was joining an adaptive sport. "So for 10 years, I played a sport called sled hockey ..... But I think that period of my life kinda made me realize that, it's not fun being alone ... you don't wanna be alone, you want to be able to share your life with people." - Noah From some of the stigma's regarding disability, to accommodations or a lack of for people who are disabled, and things of interest, like reading, and building an online community based off the reality shows Big Brother and Survivor. Noah shares not only his struggles with us, but he also talks about his goals and hope for the future. Showing heart, and fighting an uphill battle, this young man is one of the GIANT AMONGST US. ‘Til very soon, PEACE!! _____ Connect with Noah : Instagram : @noahmussay Twitter : @noahmussay _____ Shout out to Lights Out Entertainment - "Fictional audio theatre to listen to with the lights off.Lights Out Entertainment is a part of End Media." Check him out on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/3bCfBMqTmabGoYoV2vGm1A?si=821ee0d3f7a14a10 _____ Connect With Giants Amongst Us : Website : https://giantsamongstus.org/ Show Updates & Extras : buymeacoffee.com/Giantsamongstus To Share Your Story : giantsamongstus@tutanota.com YouTube : https://youtube.com/@giantsamongstus?si=LQqRyvae3UozibHy Reddit : https://www.reddit.com/r/Giants_Amongst_Us/ _____ Background music by : @bnoizemusic
E12
1 giu 2023
1:02:13
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