Real life stories
Real life stories
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
Chris’ Story: “Confidence coaching helped me combat my hesitation and anxiety.”
Discover how ADHD can affect confidence and self-application in work. Learn from Chris Hawkins' experience.
Category: Employment
Published: 13 February 2025
Christine’s HPX story: “It took 34 years for my rare condition to be diagnosed”
Mum-of-two Christine went her whole life not understanding why she felt different due to hereditary
Category: Welfare benefits
Published: 13 January 2025
Jacob’s UBE2A story: “Success at tribunal helped us buy our son’s medical equipment”
Jacob's mum said the lack of awareness around his rare condition is the hardest thing.
Category: Help for carers
Published: 27 August 2024
