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Stories of hope - hopeful stories of people dealing with disability or illness

About the series

Stories of Hope is a free series of wellbeing interviews. They feature people who are living with, or caring for a family member facing illness or disability. They point to the fact that despite any changes in lifestyle or circumstances, wellbeing is always available. Within every story is a message of hope. 

The series was created for anyone caring for a loved one with disability or illness, and includes examples from a range of lived experiences. The principles explored here are universal, and parents will find them helpful as they reflect on their own experience.

Sharyn Di Ubaldo

woman with sick or disabled child

Sharyn's eldest son James was born three months prematurely, suffered brain damage at birth and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

She soon felt like her dream of having a healthy family was taken away from her but now sees things very differently.

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Angelina Hynes

woman with sick or disabled child

Angelina sensed there was something different about her daughter but no one would listen. 18 months later Zoe was diagnosed with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome.

Angelina speaks about her journey from fear and anger to acceptance and possibility.

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Kajal Sheth

woman with sick or disabled child

30 years ago Kajal gave birth to twins and her daughter, Tanvika, suffered a severe and irreversible brain injury.

She saw her daughter as imperfect, desperately searching for a miraculous cure until an insight completely changed her perspective.

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