Real life stories
Real life stories
Matt’s stroke Story: “The Brain Charity gave me direction and purpose”
Now in his late 40s and from the North West, Matt has spent most of
Published: 1 July 2025
Cassandra’s MS story: “Counselling helped me feel lighter – I wasn’t carrying it all on my own”
Read about Cassandra's journey with multiple sclerosis and how counselling transformed her emotional well-being.
Category: Counselling
Published: 30 June 2025
Pippa’s cerebral palsy story: “If it wasn’t for The Brain Charity, I wouldn’t be here.”
Learn how Pippa overcame bullying and health issues related to cerebral palsy, working towards a
Category: Counselling
Published: 30 June 2025
Suzie’s spinal injury story: “The Brain Charity gave me a reason to leave the house again”
Learn how a spinal injury transformed Suzie's life and her determination to overcome the challenges
Category: Volunteering
Published: 10 June 2025
Amber’s volunteering story: “From the moment I stepped through the doors, I found it to be a warm, welcoming, and supportive place.”
Discover the impact of volunteering at The Brain Charity and how it transforms lives like
Category: Volunteering
Published: 10 June 2025
Helen’s stroke story: “If only I had a million pounds, I’d give it to The Brain Charity right away”
Discover the impact of a stroke on Helen and how specialised counselling made a difference
Category: Counselling
Published: 30 April 2025
Hollie’s autism story: “If there was better understanding in workplaces, then more people who are neurodivergent could thrive”
Explore Hollie's journey living with autism and ADHD, highlighting the importance of support and inclusion
Category: Info & advice
Published: 22 April 2025
Freddie’s Kabuki syndrome story: “The respite we received from The Brain Charity was invaluable”
Explore the impact of Kabuki syndrome through the story of Rachel, Phil and their grandson.
Category: Help for children
Published: 24 March 2025
Ste’s cerebral palsy story: “When someone said, ‘he won’t do it,’ my attitude was, ‘watch me do it.’”
Explore the personal triumphs and challenges of Ste's life with cerebral palsy.
Category: Social activities
Published: 27 February 2025
Snoof’s neurodivergence story: “The Brain Charity gave me the chance to help others feel okay being themselves”
Follow Snoof's journey to learn about the challenges and self-discovery of being neurodivergent.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 27 February 2025
