Lived Experience

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

Discover ten phrases to avoid when speaking to someone with a brain injury. Understand their journey and support them with empathy and awareness.

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.

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Anna Leggett

Anna Leggett shares her journey of recovery after a mild traumatic brain injury, highlighting the challenges, misunderstandings, and her path to healing.

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

Michelle Munt shares her journey of surviving a brain injury and highlights the gaps in post-accident care, advocating for better support for survivors.

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.