Episode

Unseen, Unheard: One Woman's Battle Against Medical Neglect

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People Of Distinction
Published
Jul 6, 2026
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860
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Summary

She was born unable to breathe and for nine years, no one knew why. Seena Rothrock sits down to share her memoir I Survived: Bilateral Choanal Atresia , an unflinching account of medical neglect, growing up deaf in a hearing world, and the one curious doctor who finally changed everything. Her story isn't just about survival, it's a call for all of us to be better witnesses to the quiet battles happening around us. Grab your copy on Amazon and stay tuned for her upcoming sequel, I Survived: Chaotic Driveway .