Lived Experience

Sleep problems after a brain injury

How’s your sleep? If your answer is ‘terrible’ then I know what you mean! In this blog, Brooke provides tips to help deal with sleep problems after 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.

Holding unrealistic expectations of others understanding of TBI

Even though we know it’s impossible for another person to understand our experiences, it’s disheartening when they demonstrate their grasp of the situation

My experience of personal injury claim expert witnesses 

In this blog, Brooke recalls his experience of what it was like when making a personal injury claim.

My Experiences of Parenting After A Concussion – Part Two

I recently wrote a blog post about 'my experiences of parenting after a concussion'. It's a topic close to my heart, so I have quite a lot to say about it.

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.

My relationship with friends and family after a spinal cord injury.

Explore Lauren Doherty's journey of resilience and gratitude after a spinal cord injury, highlighting the unwavering support of family, friends, and a newfound 'Team Lauren'.

How to deal with unsolicited advice on how to “heal” a brain injury.

In this blog, Michelle Munt provides her tips on how to deal with unsolicited advice on how to “heal” a brain injury.

Comparing yourself; the dangers of social media!

There is one thing I've found to be really toxic that has limited my progress after my brain injury, and that is when I've compared myself to others.

Brain injury can create emotional lability, which isn’t being a “drama queen”

In this blog, Michelle Munt talks about how a brain injury can create emotional lability, which isn’t being a “drama queen”.

You’re so lucky!

The one thing I have been told the most, is just how lucky I am, but I don’t think I or anyone with a brain injury are actually lucky at all.

My Experience of Parenting After a Concussion

In this blog, Anna talks about how parenting after a concussion has been one of the hardest things she's ever had to do.