Lived Experience

How to improve your memory after a brain injury PART 1

TBI has a huge effect on your ability to concentrate. Read part 1 of Brooke's article on How to improve your memory after a brain injury.

Top 3 things that helped me during my brain injury recovery

There are a lot of things that have helped me during my recovery, but if I had to pick three then it would be these. Read Brookes blog on Top 3 Things That Helped Me During My Brain Injury Recovery.

The frustrating experience of trying to prove your brain injury

When you are trying to find the right support following a brain injury, it can be a bit like jumping through hoops. In this blog, Michelle Munt details her experience and frustration with trying to prove her brain injury.

Three tips to help navigate the NHS and Healthcare when you have suffered a brain injury

If you follow these three tips for every appointment you have, you will be able to better communicate with the NHS and Healthcare professionals what you need.

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Michelle Munt

Read Michelle Munt's inspiring journey of overcoming a brain injury and her mission to support others through coaching and advocacy. Join her in raising awareness and understanding of brain injuries.

Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury - A Poem From Brooke

Read Brooke Trotter's poem - Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury. Having a brain injury is having to say bye to the old you.

Denial after a Brain Injury - Struggling to come to terms with my Brain Injury

Accepting change in your life after a Brain Injury can be tough. In this blog, find out how Brook Trotter struggled to come to terms with his Brain Injury.

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

From the perspective of someone who lives with traumatic brain injury, read Brooke Trotter's blog on Ten things you should never say to a person with a brain injury.

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.