Tanja Bage

Tanja Bage, a Leeds mother and former performer, shares her inspiring journey after a laryngectomy due to cancer. She explains the emotional turmoil of losing her voice just before the COVID lockdown. Tanja discusses adapting her speech with a stoma and the resilience required to connect with her children. She highlights her involvement with the Laryngectomy choir and the therapeutic benefits of music, emphasizing how creativity helped her reclaim her voice and identity amidst adversity.