Real life stories
Real life stories
John’s CADASIL story: “CADASIL caused me stress and anxiety. The Brain Charity’s employment team filled me with confidence.”
John got a new job two months ago after working with our employment team.
Category: Employment
Published: 6 June 2022
Rupak’s MS story: “I was homeless after my diagnosis – The Brain Charity finding me a home was irreplaceable”
The Brain Charity's staff helped Rupak find somewhere to live so he could spend time
Category: Employment
Published: 8 November 2022
Louis’ Neurofibromatosis 1 story: “The Brain Charity has really helped me get in a better place”
The 26-year-old says the charity’s counselling sessions helped him realise he’s not on his own.
Category: Employment
Published: 24 January 2024
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: Employment
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
Debbie’s bipolar story: “I was struggling inside – The Brain Charity gave me the courage to get back into the workplace”
Debbie had low self-esteem, but volunteering boosted her confidence
Category: Employment
Published: 19 January 2022
Joanne’s cerebral palsy story: “I was accused of being drunk due to a lack of understanding of my disability”
Joanne was refused service in a pub due to a lack of understanding.
Category: Employment
Published: 5 October 2021
Gerard’s stroke story: “I was left with nothing, but The Brain Charity saved me from going under”
He was left in desperation, fearing his home would be repossessed.
Category: Employment
Published: 30 March 2021
John’s fibromyalgia story: “I’ve gone from champion jockey to championing carers’ rights”
The dad didn't believe fibromyalgia was real - now he has support to work full-time.
Category: Employment
Published: 30 March 2021
Matthew’s autism story: “I’m often treated differently, but not working at The Brain Charity”
The 21-year-old, who has ASD, has gained huge amounts of confidence.
Category: Employment
Published: 15 March 2021
