Lived Experience

Explore our Lived Experience Content in a New Way

Discover how the Community Compass app provides practical guidance, emotional support, and community connection for those navigating life after injury. Download now for free support and resources.

Explore our Lived Experience Content in a New Way

Discover how the Community Compass app provides practical guidance, emotional support, and community connection for those navigating life after injury. Download now for free support and resources.

Explore our Lived Experience Content in a New Way

Discover how the Community Compass app provides practical guidance, emotional support, and community connection for those navigating life after injury. Download now for free support and resources.

Community Compass Is the New Home for Our Lived Experience Content

Explore our Community Compass app for expert advice, support, and real stories, all designed to help you navigate recovery and find inspiration every day. Download now!

Explore our Lived Experience Content in a New Way

Discover how the Community Compass app provides practical guidance, emotional support, and community connection for those navigating life after injury. Download now for free support and resources.

Introducing Brooke Trotter

Learn about Brooke Trotter's journey of overcoming a severe traumatic brain injury and his passion for raising awareness through speaking engagements and fundraising efforts for brain injury charities.

Ten things you should never say to a person with a brain injury

From the perspective of someone who lives with traumatic brain injury, read Brooke Trotter's blog on Ten things you should never say to a person with a brain injury.

My experience with alcohol after my brain injury

In this blog, Brooke Trotter talks about his experience with alcohol after his brain injury in the hope that it might be of help to others.

What really happens when you wake up out of a coma

Brooke Trotter details the moments after he woke up from a coma. I can’t tell you much about what it’s like being in a coma, but the aftermath I can.

My experience of “accessible” hotel rooms!

In this blog post, Jonathan Fogerty shares his recent experience with wheelchair accessible hotel rooms.

Meet Jonathan Fogerty: CFG Law’s latest guest writer

In the coming weeks and months, Jonathan will be sharing his experiences of living with a spinal cord injury through his blogs here on the CFG Law website.

Home discharge and preparing for life after spinal cord injury

In the blog, Jonathan tells us about his time in a spinal injury centre, his discharge home and how he prepared himself for life after spinal cord injury

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Anna Leggett

Discover Anna Leggett's journey of overcoming a traumatic brain injury after a car accident. Learn how she navigates through symptoms, medical challenges, and the importance of finding support and resources.

Tips for going on holiday with post-concussion syndrome

In this blog, Anna Leggett shares her experience and tips for going on holiday with post-concussion syndrome.

How good nutrition sped up my brain injury recovery

You’ve no doubt heard the saying ‘Food is medicine’. In my experience, these are very applicable when it comes to healing from a concussion/brain injury.

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Michelle Munt

Read Michelle Munt's inspiring journey of overcoming a brain injury and her mission to support others through coaching and advocacy. Join her in raising awareness and understanding of brain injuries.

Why all doctors need to be aware of brain injury, not just the neurologists

In this blog, Michelle Munt shares her thoughts on why all doctors need to be aware of brain injury, not just the neurology department.

Dealing with a distorted sense of smell after a brain injury

In this article, Michelle Munt talks about Parosmia. A lesser-known condition of Tbi that distorts your sense of smell.

Why do brain injury survivors experience déjà vu?

In this blog post, Michelle Munt explores what déjà vu is and why it is more common with brain injury survivors.

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Lauren Doherty BCAv

Read about Lauren Doherty's inspiring journey of resilience after a life-changing spinal cord injury. Discover how she educates others on road safety and embraces new opportunities post-accident.

Fashion, clothing and accessories: Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Explore Lauren Doherty's journey in navigating fashion post-spinal cord injury. Discover her tips and insights on clothing choices, accessories, and maintaining confidence through style.

Lauren Doherty: Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Discover Lauren Doherty's journey of living with a spinal cord injury, sharing personal experiences, challenges, and insights on managing various aspects of daily life post-injury. Explore her story and learn about treatments and rehabilitation options available.

My typical day: Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Discover a day in the life of Lauren Doherty, living with a Spinal Cord Injury. From morning routines to work and leisure activities, find out how she navigates daily challenges with a well-established routine.