Purpose:

To explore the lived experiences and identify the challenges faced by children with traumatic andcongenital amputations in Jordan. Design and methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was employed. A purposive sample of children whoreceived assistance with prosthetic devices at two primary referral rehabilitation centers in Amman, Jordan, wasrecruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect qualitative data from 20 children aged 8 to 18,after which data saturation was achieved. Colaizzi's method was used for qualitative data analysis. Results: Five key themes emerged from the analysis, capturing the essence of the lived experiences of childrenwith traumatic and congenital amputations in Jordan: 1) Children's understanding of their limb loss, 2) Likeother children, they would like to ‘live’ school, 3) Psychosocial suffering and emotional responses, 4) Childrencoping following amputation, and 5) External barriers: No one is incapable, but society hinders them. Conclusion: While children with amputations showed remarkable resilience and a strong desire to lead everydaylives, they are impacted by psychological distress, educational barriers, and societal exclusions. Practical implications: Multidisciplinary healthcare providers in rehabilitation centers should promote psychological support, facilitate school reintegration, engage families, and advocate for inclusive, stigma-free environmentsto support children's adaptation and well-being.