Hearing from other people who have been where you are can be incredibly beneficial.

These shared experiences offer valuable insights, practical tips and emotional support that can make you feel less isolated on your journey. Listening to how others have navigated similar challenges can inspire hope and resilience. Peer stories also remind you that you are not alone, and that there are others who understand exactly what you are going through.

Phill

This is Phill. His wife had a brain injury. Hear his full story and reflections below.

Liz

This is Liz. Her son had a brain injury. Hear her full story and reflections below.

Geoff

Meet Geoff. His partner (now wife) had a brain injury when they were first dating. Hear his reflections below.

Dave

Children’s reflections

This is Bella. She was 12 when her Dad had his brain injury. In the video below, she reflects on her journey over the past 6 years, with very insightful learnings for adults.

Below are Jack and Sam. Jack was 17, and Sam was 14 when their Mum had her brain injury. Phill is their Dad. Hear everyone’s reflections on what it was like to see their special person go through hospital and recover.

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Gather – Check – Practice – Decide – Talk

After a brain injury, it is important to understand what happened as it is normal to have people ask you about it. We recommend you work through the process below to decide when, how and who you would like to tell none, some, or all of your story to. Remember, just because someone asks, you don’t need to tell them.