Follow us: hu Improving life after brain injury Need to talk? 0808 800 2244 Donate Home About brain injury Individuals Brain injury and me Creative expression Share your story Share your story with us to help others affected by brain injury Brain injury and me From artwork and videos to blogs and podcasts, explore these creative expressions of what a brain injury means to people. You have filtered by: 'ALL' My poetry: Sam Moore It IS possible to get back out - but HOW? Assault | Survivor | 'My Broken Brain' by Sam Hedges I'm OK with My Broken Brain Encephalitis | Survivor | Natalie Parr Planting a seed of thought Other | Survivor | 5m 42s My photography: Rob Dinwoodie Photography has given me the ability to achieve on my own Road traffic incident | Survivor | Reflections of Chair-Man Eason I know, I know, I've heard it all before, it doesn't help even though it’s true. Road traffic incident | Survivor | Lucy O'Donovan When I finished the canvases I used to feel a certain satisfaction that I'd achieved something Fall | Survivor | 'I've Made It!' by Becki York I suddenly felt the need to write a poem today. I was amazed by what came out... Road traffic incident | Survivor | Fresh Start by the Headway Glasgow Writing Group Always be true to yourself and keep in touch with friends and family Other | Survivor | My poetry: Sam Norris I am determined to get back to where I was. Sports | Survivor | Survival is a Team Dream by Philippa Bateman I would not be in the positive place I am now without their listening ear, information and support. Fall | Survivor | Blu Mundane Monday Mix by Glen Stephenson My music and mixing are both therapeutic and stimulating. Aneurysm | Survivor | My artwork: Sandra E Ball My art makes me focus on the better things in life Brain tumour | Survivor | Creative Expression: Lucy Pugh I don’t think I’d be able to get through my days without doing some sketching to calm me down Road traffic incident | Survivor | Creative Expression: Mark and Jules Kennedy Balancing rest and creativity really helps me to stay positive. Fall | Survivor | My poetry: Helen Wilson I hope this may provide encouragement for others to write. Other | Survivor | Hannah Jenkins Even when I struggle to string a sentence together I can pick up my pallet knife and disappear into myself. Road traffic incident | Survivor | Disinfectant by Sarah-Louise Lennon You go from awesome to primal and basic in a heartbeat. Road traffic incident | Survivor | John Marshall A brain injury is 'a bungee-jump' into a very unpleasant place. Other | Survivor | Joseph McAloon Try to understand yourself and your limitations, because by doing this you can gain confidence. Road traffic incident | Survivor | Andy Nicholson The infernal birdsong of chronic illness. Other | Survivor | Caroline Spiers It's good physiotherapy, and coming up with patterns makes my brain work. Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | Q&A: Hollie-Blue Huntsman Continue to give your family member all your love, support and patience, and do not give up on them. Fall | Family member/carer | Deborah Johnston I have never painted before, but I found it so relaxing and I surprised myself Aneurysm | Survivor | CinderZ Music takes me to a safe place. It has over time helped me to remember certain memories and events. Fall | Survivor | Christina Sweeney After the accident, poetry helped me to express my emotions and reconnect with my old self. Road traffic incident | Survivor | Fighting the bear Adjusting to life after brain injury is a bit like learning to fight a bear Other | Survivor | Carol Evans I enjoy being creative and painting takes me to a happy place! Aneurysm | Survivor | Lorna Lancaster When I was in hospital all I could think was ‘will I paint again?' Stroke | Survivor | Andrew Purnell Poetry has allowed me to revisit challenges and experiences I have been through and conquered. Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | Keith Writing helps me maintain the more intact elements of my communication Hydrocephalus | Survivor | Clare Hull I got a standing ovation Encephalitis | Survivor | Rebecca Ivatts Brain imaging came as an epiphany - a springboard for the imagination Other | Family member/carer | Lara Newson I wasn’t a patient any of them would forget in a hurry. Road traffic incident | Survivor | Pete Bourne The fatigue can be relentless Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | Rebecca Hutchings I hope my photographs can get people talking about the condition Other | Family member/carer | Tim Moor After my brain injury I kept questioning, 'what if I have lost my ability to be creative?' Road traffic incident | Survivor | Joanne Wood What’s this tumour doing in my brain, why can I not just, stay the same? Brain tumour | Survivor | Amy Izycky Headway Exhibition She hopes to communicate someone’s story in the most realistic light Other | Survivor | Donnie McHarg Only once you've been through the darkness can you find acceptance and understanding Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | Adam Nicke My prose and purple passages are better than ever Brain tumour | Survivor | Simon and Becky After my stroke I never dreamt that I could be where I am now Stroke | Survivor | Andy Nicholson I realised quite how invisible brain injury and related conditions can be Fall | Survivor | Christina Sweeney Dislabeled Road traffic incident | Survivor | Alison Cram Dad 2.0 Road traffic incident | Family member/carer | Lee Hughes Never give up Road traffic incident | Survivor | Debra Jones Brain injury didn't steal my future Fall | Survivor | Nell Whitelaw Headway is a haven Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | Katie Atkinson Riding my horse Johnny keeps me focused Brain tumour | Survivor | Matt Johns I see Headway as the pit stop Brain tumour | Survivor | Kevin Brown The old me is not the new me Road traffic incident | Survivor | Michelle Munt The new me and my Jumbledbrain blog Road traffic incident | Survivor | Andy Nicholson Holiday from brain injury Fall | Survivor | 6:06 Anna Khan Dear my new brain Road traffic incident | Survivor | Kerry Jeffs Art gave me a sense of purpose after brain injury Road traffic incident | Survivor | Pip Taylor New found love of art has given my life meaning Brain haemorrhage | Survivor | Find a story 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. 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