Lived Experience

Memory problems after a brain injury: Memory vs attention span

One of the most widely reported symptoms that most brain injury survivors suffer from is memory problems. Read Michelle's blog post on Memory problems after a brain injury: Memory vs attention span

Memory problems after a brain injury: What is a confabulation?

Our brain tries to make sense of the world, but that can be difficult if you suffer memory problems. In this post, Michelle answers 'what is a confabulation' & what to do when someone is having one.

Care at home: Which option is for you?

Discover Lauren Doherty's journey navigating through different care options after leaving the hospital post-accident. Explore the challenges faced and valuable advice shared on finding the right care solution.

The struggles of a high functioning brain injury survivor

People often mistake high functioning brain injury survivors as 'getting on well'. In this post, Michelle discusses the struggles of a high functioning brain injury survivor

Beware of charlatans after a Brain Injury

Visual problems fixed with a single injection! Brain injuries cured through pioneering treatments! Too good to be true?

Hormonal imbalances - Checking your hormones levels after a brain injury

In this article, Brooke Trotter talks about how the imbalance of hormones was contributing to his issues with fatigue.

Let's start at the beginning… a very good place to start!

Discover the inspiring journey of Lauren Doherty, who faced life-changing injuries with resilience and positivity. Learn how she adapted to a new way of living and found strength in her support system.

Tips to reduce sensory overload after a brain injury

To enable your brain to cope, you can help it filter out some of the unnecessary information by using some clever devices

Combat sports - Is the risk of a brain injury worth the financial gain?

Mixed Martial Arts and boxing are entertainment but that's not what I see. I see the start of a horrific ordeal that will last possibly for years.

Meet CFG Law’s latest guest writer: Lauren Doherty BCAv

Read about Lauren Doherty's inspiring journey of resilience after a life-changing spinal cord injury. Discover how she educates others on road safety and embraces new opportunities post-accident.

Life after a Brain Injury - Acknowledging your family and friends efforts

One of the biggest stressors that brain injury survivors talk about is how relations between them, their circle of friends and family starts to show cracks

Back behind the wheel: Relearning to drive after a brain injury

I really struggled with the driving lessons. After my head injury, I found that things in life that I didn’t even think about before became really quite difficult. Read Brooke Trotter's blog on Driving after a brain injury.