What happens when a single moment changes your life forever?

In this powerful episode of ListenABLE, Larissa Camp shares the harrowing story of surviving a domestic violence attack that left her with a partial hand amputation and a completely different path in life.

At just 23 years old, Larissa’s relationship turned violent when her partner pulled a shotgun on her during an argument. What followed was a life-threatening fight for survival that changed everything.

But this episode is not just about trauma. It’s about identity, healing, motherhood, disability, and discovering purpose after unimaginable adversity.

Larissa joins Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin to speak openly about what it’s like to rebuild a life after violence, how disability reshaped her self-worth, and how she eventually found confidence, independence and a career she never expected.

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply moving.

• Larissa Camp’s incredible survival story after a domestic violence shooting

• What it’s like waking up to discover a life-changing amputation

• The emotional reality of navigating identity after acquiring a disability

• Why people with disabilities are more vulnerable to domestic violence

• How motherhood helped Larissa rediscover purpose and strength

• The journey from trauma to becoming a successful hairstylisT

• How forgiveness and resilience can coexist after extreme trauma

• What to do if you suspect someone you know is experiencing domestic violence

After surviving the shooting, Larissa spent weeks in hospital recovering from severe injuries, including a partial hand amputation she didn’t even realise had happened until days after surgery.

The emotional recovery was even harder.

She struggled with depression, identity loss, and uncertainty about whether she would ever work again.

But years later, a simple moment changed everything.

While caring for her young son, Larissa realised she could still braid hair. That small discovery became the foundation for a new career as a hairstylist and helped her rebuild her confidence.

Today, Larissa shares her story to help others recognise the warning signs of domestic violence and to remind people living with disability that they still have purpose.

Follow Larissa: https://www.instagram.com/ann_ri3/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissacamp/

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support services are available.

In Australia:1800RESPECT – National Domestic Violence Support Line

International listeners can search for local domestic violence hotlines or crisis support services in their country.

Listenable is a podcast about normalising disability through honest conversations and lived experiences.

Hosted by Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin, the show explores disability, identity, relationships, and the everyday moments that shape how we understand the world.

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