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Australian Story: Mick O’Dowd Update (ABC TV Monday 10 April 2023)
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On Monday’s episode of Australian Story, we’ll hear the latest in Mick O’Dowd’s ongoing story.
Mick O’Dowd has made it through an unimaginable ordeal. He nearly lost his life to a sepsis illness four years ago. Amputation of his limbs was the heavy price he paid for survival.
As Mick attempted to grasp the scope of the situation, he turned to his wife Katharine with a question:
“What’s the other option?”
“The other option is not to go through with it and not stay with us,” she told him.
Mick O’Dowd and his family have made great strides in the past three years since they were featured on Australian Story.
Mick is learning to fend for himself more and more.
He can finally enjoy some of his favourite activities again. He’s starting over with swimming and scuba lessons. With the aid of the nonprofit Sailability, he is once again out on the ocean, this time sailing on his own.
“It’s the enjoyment of actually doing something independently,” says Mick. “It’s absolutely incredible, I can go out and sail this boat all by myself.”
But it’s not all been plain sailing.
“I can tell when Mick’s having a down day, when he’s a bit more quiet than usual,” says Katharine. “But those down days aren’t very common.”
“Sometimes I feel I’ve made no progress because I still require a lot of help, “says Mick. “But then when I reflect on it…I’ve come a long way. Life’s good.”
Airdate: Monday 10 April 2023 at 8.00pm on ABC TV.
Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.
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