After hating her body for 35 years Adiba Nelson became a burlesque performer celebrating her curves and scars to show her daughter, who was born with a disability, how to embrace her own body.

2 Lives "The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales, story edited by Ruxandra Guidi. Lauren Vispoli is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and web designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

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Find out more about Adiba Nelson and her books at 2lives.org. Episode transcripts are posted on our website.

This season is supported by the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona.