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Home » I have a brain injury » Experiences and stories

Experiences and stories

This is our selection of personal experiences and stories of recovery and hope following brain injury by brain injury survivors.

Have you got a story to share?

If you would like to share your story in writing or in video, we’d be delighted to hear from you, contact us to let us know.

  • Video still from Derek's story - I see beyond

    Derek’s story

    Derek’s video of life after his stroke describes the difficulties he’s had to face with language.
  • Still from Cahal's story vid

    Cahal

    View Cahal’s video
  • video still from Rebeccas story - I see beyond

    Rebecca

    View Rebecca’s story
  • video from David - I see beyond

    David

    View David’s story
  • Marc and stone carving of owl

    Back From Isolation – Thanks to Headway

    Marc Dwyer-Canton from Fairhill was among Headway clients appealing for donations in aid of our new brain injury facility in Carrigrohane.
  • Stephen's story

    Survivors supporting Headway

    Stephen Forrest from Farranree was on his way to work three years ago when life took a dramatic turn.

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