Bullying and Finding Your Voice w...
Bullying and Finding Your Voice with an Upper Limb Difference
Offhand: Living life with an upper limb difference by Reach Charity
S1 · E10
Jun 26, 2026
22:53
Episode notes

Bullying can leave marks that last long after childhood ends. In this episode of Offhand, Leah speaks to Megan and shares her experience of growing up with an upper limb difference, navigating school life, and dealing with the comments, questions, and cruelty that made her feel different.

But this conversation isn't only about bullying. It's about what happens afterwards.

Leah reflects on the lasting impact those experiences had on her, and it’s not all about negativity. She talks openly about the support that mattered most, the people who stood by her, and how resilience often develops in ways we don't recognise until much later.

Whether you've experienced bullying yourself, supported someone through it, or wondered how to respond when your upper limb difference becomes a target, this episode offers both practical insi ... 

Keywords
uPPER LIMB DIFFERENCE
disability
Childhood experiences
emotional impact
Personal Growth
Limb Difference
bullying
friendship