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Tess and Corby Campbell: The Blessings of Unmet Healing

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Mar 4, 2026
Corby Campbell, a software developer and motivational speaker who lives in a power wheelchair, shares resilience and gratitude. Tess Campbell, an author and creative who navigated dating, autism, and faith, reflects on love and purpose. They discuss grief over unmet expectations, patience in pursuing marriage, reframing disability alongside hidden struggles, and why receiving and giving service matters.
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ANECDOTE

Autism Discovery During Dating

  • Tess learned she likely has autism after meeting Corby and initially struggled with social and sensory challenges.
  • Corby encouraged counseling and Tess intentionally practiced social skills like dance classes to improve interaction.
ADVICE

Recognize Divine Compensation Daily

  • Trust that God compensates or helps with personal weaknesses rather than using labels as excuses.
  • Tess gives the example of suddenly functioning at a stressful event and feeling supported by the atonement in everyday moments.
INSIGHT

Letting Go Of Expected Futures

  • Grieving unmet expectations is necessary and freeing when you separate loss from the person.
  • Tess learned to acknowledge anger about lost plans (dancing, camping) without attributing blame to Corby himself.
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