Follow us: hu Improving life after brain injury Need to talk? 0808 800 2244 Donate Home About brain injury Individuals Brain injury and me 'I've Made It!' by Bec... Share your story Share your story with us to help others affected by brain injury 'I've Made It!' by Becki York I suddenly felt the need to write a poem today. I was amazed by what came out... Becki York was left fighting for her life when she was hit by a car as a teenager, sustaining a severe brain injury that left her in a coma. Doctors were unsure if she would ever wake up, but thankfully she survived. Becki struggles with fatigue, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but in 2014 she became a proud mum to Oscar. Then just as the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, she received more good news that she was pregnant again, and in September gave birth to Oscar's baby sister, Jasmine. Recently while reading a story to Jasmine, Becki felt a sudden urge to write a poem and, once her daughter had drifted off to sleep, grabbed a notepad and pencil and wrote what was in her head. The result is this moving and inspiring poem 'I've made it!', which highlights the enormous challenges that Becki continues to face after brain injury, but also the hugely positive value of family. You can read more of Becki's poems and notes on her achievements on her Instagram feed, @butterflydreams06. Back to stories index Creative expression Find out more My poetry: Sam Norris We share Sam’s moving poem which examines the hidden challenges that he continues to face after brain injury and, despite this, a determination to achieve his dreams. Find out more Parenting and supporting children Find out more Friends of Headway Individual membership Join/Renew Contact Us t: 0115 924 0800 e: enquiries@headway.org.uk Help us improve life after brain injury. Donate Improving life after brain injury 0808 800 2244 Call our free helpline 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Or email helpline@headway.org.uk Join our online Community 27k Likes 25k Followers 3k Subscribers Privacy policy Cookies Terms & Conditions Accessibility Contact Us Resource centre Find a Headway Approved care providers Charity shops Fundraising comments, feedback and complaints Vacancies Join our mailing list Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (Charity no. SC 039992). Headway is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 2346893. © Copyright Headway 2021 - Site designed and developed by MEDIAmaker By clicking 'Accept All Cookies’ you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. This will help us to offer the best possible experience and develop more of the information you need. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings