Real stories

Becki has published a poetry book looking back at life after her acquired brain injury in 2006. She talks about her poem ‘My parents’ and their role during such a challenging time.

Three years after Haydn’s life-threatening accident, which resulted in a brain injury, Haydn has finished another year at college with great success.

In October 2019 Valentina fell forwards off the banister in her family home. Mum Janine shares their story.

Harry had his first seizure in September 2016. They continued, becoming more physical, until Harry was diagnosed with Rasmussen Encephalitis in summer 2017. Mum Nikki shares their story.

In December 2017 Rafe was born prematurely at 29 weeks. Mum Nicola shares their story. 

In September 2020, 11-year-old Mikail was on his way to school with his dad, Faisal, when their car was involved in a serious accident. Mum Ro shares their story.

Mia sustained a serious brain injury during a quad biking accident. Mum Angela shares their story.

Many diseases can mimic encephalitis, making it hard to diagnose. Mum Sophie explains what this meant for her three-year-old daughter and shares Blair’s progress at The Children’s Trust and back home.

In 2015, 15-year-old Lewis was left with a brain injury. Now aged 21, Lewis shares his experience of school, college and university.

In June 2018, eight-year-old Issy had a severe ischemic stroke caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain. Mum Candice shares their story.