Amputee Christine Peglegl Instant

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While losing a limb is a serious medical event, many survivors like Christine Caron and Christina Stephens use humor as a key coping mechanism. They reclaim power and control by giving their prosthetics playful nicknames or sharing their journeys with millions. This public link is valid for 7 days

Learning to master a complex sport with the aid of a prosthetic. Can’t copy the link right now

Christine faced her new reality with a defiant sense of humor. When asked if she wanted to be fitted with her new prosthetic legs, she joked, "I asked to be taller." She now has a new driver's license and has even had braces put on her teeth. Her remaining right hand was disfigured, with limited range of motion, yet she learned to write, cook, and paint with it.

His fame expanded beyond the surfing world when he was a contestant on the British version of the reality competition show Survivor in 2023. He faced the same physical challenges as the other contestants—who were all able-bodied and often half his age—and finished in fifth place. When asked about the experience, he told a reporter that he wanted to prove to himself that he could hold his own, and that the "Boy Scout stuff on the beach was no biggie" for a man who has dedicated his life to taming the untamable ocean.