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When Bodies Need Voices: Sharing Stories of Survival

Melbourne, Australia

Zita Weber

School of Social Work and Policy Studies at the University of Sydney

This article elaborates the theme: ‘Accidentally Learning More About Life’ which was the title of a presentation forum in which the authors met. Links are made between the views of the academic listener with the lived experience of a woman for whom an accident changed her life narrative. Maria’s story demonstrates how adversity can lead to positive outcomes and that in retelling the story, you can make a difference. Maria’s story also exemplifies how a woman can challenge gender-stereotypic assumptions and confirm that the personal is always the political.

Key Words: narrative • loss and grief • adversity • resilience

Affilia, Vol. 20, No. 3, 368-372 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0886109905277610


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