Lived Experience

10 Years on

Lucy Harrison shares a deeply personal reflection on loss, resilience, and recovery a decade after her brother's tragic death.

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.

Tic Tic Boom - Developing Tics after a traumatic brain injury

In this blog, Brooke Trotter shares their personal journey and offers insights into managing and understanding these post-injury tics.

How to communicate well with medical professionals after a concussion

In this blog, Anna Leggett shares some help and advice on how to communicate better with medical professionals to make your path to recovery smoother.

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Wendy Bearton

In this blog, Wendy describes the events that led up to her leg amputation and how it made her a stronger and more determined person!

How to regain your identity if you have post-concussion syndrome

If you have post-concussion syndrome then you may feel that you’ve lost your identity. This happened to Anna after she sustained a concussion in a car crash.

How stress can rob a brain injury survivor of their words

Discover how stress can hinder a brain injury survivor's ability to communicate effectively, impacting their daily interactions and emotional well-being. Explore ways to support and reduce stress for brain injury survivors.

How simple things can be difficult for a high functioning brain injury survivor

Experience the challenges faced by a high-functioning brain injury survivor when simple tasks become difficult. Learn the importance of asking for help and overcoming pride in seeking assistance.

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

Struggling with unrealistic expectations of understanding post-TBI, Michelle Munt shares her experience navigating social situations and reevaluating relationships.

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.