Lived Experience

Video calls create Zoom fatigue for this brain injury survivor

Video calls have helped people continue to work from home, but it can all get a bit too much sometimes, especially for brain injury survivors.

Having hope and staying positive

In this article, Brooke describes how people pulled together to provide his loved ones with hope and see the positive during a terrible time of uncertainty

How social distancing has changed the shopping experience for brain injury survivors

In this blog post, Michelle Munt looks at how social distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed shopping for brain injury survivors.

A brain injury isn't always invisible if you just take the time to notice

Brain injury is often referred to as an invisible disability because a stranger wouldn't necessarily know just by looking at you that something was wrong.

Tips on how to stay positive after a brain injury

A lot of the time, being positive after a brain injury is difficult, but it’s definitely worth the effort. Here are Brooke Trotter's tips on how to stay positive after a brain injury.

The importance of mental and physical wellbeing after a brain injury

Michelle Munt talks about the importance of mental and physical wellbeing after sustaining a brain injury

Strategies for coping with a mild brain injury during COVID-19

Anna Leggett shares the things she has learnt and what you can do that may help to improve your quality of life during this difficult time.

Getting lost after a brain injury

Having difficulties finding your way around after a brain injury is common. In this blog post, Brooke Trotter recounts his experiences of getting lost after sustaining a brain injury.

Helping a brain injury survivor with brain fog

Brain fog is a symptom that plagues lots of brain injury survivors. It’s not a medical term, but it’s a widely used description of when you are experiencing cognitive difficulties

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

Discover Anna Leggett's journey of overcoming a traumatic brain injury after a car accident. Learn how she navigates through symptoms, medical challenges, and the importance of finding support and resources.

Battling aphasia following a brain injury.

It’s frustrating when you can’t think of the right word. In this article, Michelle talks about battling aphasia following a brain injury.