thank you Headway

Just a small post to say.... this online community alleviates my feeling of solitude and I am pretty sure it does for others too!

[Candace8]

Good glad we can do that even if your name is not Clara lol xx

[Hidden in reply to Candace8]

ha ha.....you are so funny. I know your real name is not Candy either!

Claire xx

[Candace8 in reply to Hidden]

Ssssshhhhhhh xx

[Candace8 in reply to Candace8]

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[Matt2584]

If I went back to those years I spent at home, before I knew about Headway. The years were I lost a lot of motivation and confidence. This forum would be a lifeline for me.

It is helpful for me now but I didn't actually know of this forum until I was a member of my nearest Headway.

I am glad this forum exists and I have the knowledge to know that there are a lot of people with brain injuries who cannot travel to their nearest Headway or it is too far away for them to get to.

I am pretty sure that other BI survivors think similar that this forum is a life saver.

[Hidden in reply to Matt2584]

I wish there was a Headway branch near me too! xx

[Matt2584 in reply to Hidden]

So you are one of these people who live miles away from a Headway branch?

That is sad. Sorry to hear it. I wish Headway was all over the place. I found out not long ago there is two in south Africa! I assumed they were UK based for now.

I would have to travel by bus, ferry and bus to my nearest Headway offices and I usually do this once every week or two.

But they have outreach centres nearby, places they rent out to hold meetings in other words. I am lucky because there is an outreach center in the town I live in and it is only a mile away. So not quite so far to travel for me and I go to this group on a friday morning.

I do hope things change for many people and more Headway branches go up because Headway really is a much needed source for many people with BI.

Take care,

Mj

[Matt2584 in reply to Matt2584]

Just read Cat's post.

I assumed you were in UK also but from what she says you are in another country!

I wish Headway was scattered around in every country.

[Hidden in reply to Matt2584]

Maybe I could open up a branch in Melbourne!

[Matt2584 in reply to Hidden]

Melbourne are you. Well g'day mate :).

You could open up a branch or rent out a place, maybe weekly, where you and friends could meet up and chat.

[cat3]

Hi Claire. I know it's only basic technology but. all the same, it delights me that we're all here under Headway's wing yet I'm in England and you're over there on the other side of the planet.

I'm so glad you've joined us. I look in every day as part of my routine ; it's as essential as brushing my teeth ! And for those of us feeling isolated this forum is a life-line.

How are you today ? Cat x

[randomphantoms in reply to cat3]

So. Very well put as always Cat.

Love n hugs

Xoxo

[cat3 in reply to randomphantoms]

Aaahh really need those hugs today ! Thanks Random ; I'll do the same for you sometime m'dear. xxx

[Hidden in reply to cat3]

Hi Cat,

All is good with me. Am keeping warm with my fury kid by my side.

How are you going? I agree, this site has become part my daily routine too. And indeed, this forum is a life-line.

cheers

Claire x

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ps I am sending a hug to you too. Are you ok? x

[cat3 in reply to Hidden]

I'm good thanks Claire. I was meant to be attending my grandson's sport's day. We all hoped it wouldn't be rained off, which it hasn't, but he's been really poorly overnight with a sickness bug so he's at home in his bed, poor boy.

I love your expression 'My furry kid by my side' ; it's just perfect................and so evocative ! I'm having visions of you traipsing along the windy beach all wrapped up, and with your furry kid running alongside ! ....................... I know ; overactive imagination.

Stay warm Claire ; always lovely talking to you. xxx

[Julesgettingthere]

Yes, thank you to HealthUnlocked for throwing me a life-line too, the forum really did.

I only wish I had known about it earlier in my recovery - if only the GP's in this world could mention it exists when they have a head injury patient.

It upsets me to know there are people just starting out on this horrible journey called brain injury and are alone with their thoughts and despair.

Anyway, a BIG thank you for being there for me (and my family)

Jules

x

[AliCathy]

Thank you so much, it's lovely to know, whilst I quite like being alone, that I have support from others who understand how strange life can be after a brain damaging event. Cheers!

[bexx87]

I wish I knew of this site when I was 13 when we just got broadband and while I go to a monthly social group ran by headway, I don't keep in touch with them that often outside the group (I try and I have pointed them to this site but im not sure if many use it) so this site helps remind me that what ever im going though, multiple people have either already been though it (and come out the other side) or are going though it at currently. For years I have felt lonely and have always believed that I was the only person going though this and other things.