Freedom

[Dorsetcharlie]

Having hibernated for over a year I've finally written a new brain injury blog about freedom and how it's not all its cracked up to be!

You can read it here: hopegoesupanddown.blogspot....

Thanks!

Charlie x

[MXman]

Hi Dorsetcharlie,

Really get what you mean in your blog when you say dangerous to think on your own I'm the same and have to rely on others for some decisions in my life. My V2 (version2)brain is not the same and I have to accept that and do but thinking for myself in some situations is tough.

Your right too freedom is not always what its cracked up to be again this can be tough too, my mind will wonder and ill play out movies of what I think should and would happen in any situation before they are even happening. Not good.

Have a great Thursday. XX N

[Dorsetcharlie in reply to MXman]

Thank you, you too

[BaronC]

Nice! Great stuff and a fascinating read. Echoes an awful lot of what I already know and have experienced. It STILL amazes me that all I know is not alien to others.

Good luck on the next phase of your journey

Andy

[Dorsetcharlie in reply to BaronC]

We're all in it together Andy, even if it doesn't always feel like it x

[Nutkin33]

Hi Charlie

What a lovely story! Not really a story, but the actual truth!

You've written it so well, and Jake is doing so well!

I hope you have a really amazing day!

Love Debs

Xxx

[Dorsetcharlie in reply to Nutkin33]

Thank you Debs - see you Friday! x

[Nutkin33 in reply to Dorsetcharlie]

Ok cool. Xxxx

[Katietakecare]

Soo beautifully written! I especially like the ending on 'tipping points'. The journey echoes familiarity for me.

Good luck with the next tipping point!

x

[Dorsetcharlie in reply to Katietakecare]

Thanks, I'm hoping my parachute opens!

[Hidden]

Hi Charlie,

Fantastic to hear from you and read your update on how you and Jake are living with his brain injury.

I am so impressed by Jakes journey on the train. (I do appreciate the planning and organising it would have taken...well done to all concerned) who'd have thought it hey!!!

I have read all your blogs and would advise anyone who needs help in the early and on going stages to read your blogs....Charlie, you give a very truthful read including the shock, hurt, upset, misunderstandings, re adjustments, battles in house and out..... Etc etc...........

Sending lots of strength, courage and well dones to you and Jake

Joanne (aka HannahS) 😃

[Dorsetcharlie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Joanne, writing it was a very cathartic experience!

[cat3]

How lovely to see you back Charlie. I 'get' what a big deal it is for Jake to have dispensed with his disability badge ; I find it astonishing seeing how far he's come.

Great shame about the friends. It's a good friend who sticks around in rough times, but we need them equally to share the good.

You've been an amazing carer, wife and champion this past 4 years and now stepping back is clearly another massive challenge, but I don't doubt for a second that you'll both continue to grow as individuals, and a team.

This is a story offering hope to so many others ; showing what determination and gutsiness can achieve.

The best of wishes to you & Jake, from Cat xx

[Dorsetcharlie in reply to cat3]

Thank you Cat, and to you xxxx

[debbie36a]

I see now it's early days with my husband but this gives me hope

Feels like I'm going crazy at times and know what you mean about friends dropping off. They think he's better now

We know different. Loved reading this thank you for sharing

One day i should share my words. .. one day x

[ThrivingLife]

Dear Dorsetcharlie, I have just come across your comments on deputyship and settlement etc If you are still on this site I would love to chat with you as we have settled and I am continuing to struggle with deputyship etc.

Kind Regards