Lived Experience

Improving memory after a brain injury: Talk to yourself

The tendency to lose your focus & have your thoughts wander becomes worse after a brain injury. Read Brookes blog on improving memory after a brain injury

Brain Injuries and Socialising: The Art of Not Comparing

Are you comparing yourself to people without a head injury? Read Brookes story on how he managed to move away from this distraction after suffering from a traumatic brain injury.

Brain injury and depression: New life's resolution

After a brain injury, it is very easy to fall into depression. I stopped looking after myself, my hair was untidy, I put weight on and I stopped looking after my skin - Read how Brooke Trotter used exercise to combat the signs of depression.

The impact of Brain Injuries on relationships & socialising

Read how Brooke Trotter's ability to socialise had changed, and the difficulties he faced with his relationships with family members and loved ones.

Ten things you should expect after a brain injury

Brain Injuries can result in life-altering conditions. Read Brooke's list of Ten things you should expect after a brain injury.

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.