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Hi, I suffered a tbi last year. It's not been an easy journey but here I am. I don't know why I've avoided things like this until now, but I have. I have already related to so much stuff and can see it's a great environment, so as I can see myself sticking round, I thought I would say hi! I'm not used to forums as such, but if I can contribute, I will.

If any body would like to read about how I got my injuries...

yorkpress.co.uk/news/151303...

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Kirk5w7

Hi Mark and welcome.

So sorry you have endured this as you now know of the life changing effects brain injury has.

But, hopefully, you are through the worst and can start to build your new life.

Come back as and when you need to.

Best wishes

Janet x

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mikedthorpe in reply toKirk5w7

It's mike, mark is the former best friend, no offence taken though 😊 thank you for your kind words. I feel like I'm at a very low point and that's why I came seeking fellow survivors stories. It's a year since the assault soon and it's brought a lot of good and bad emotions to the table when I think about the past year and holding someone to blame

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Kirk5w7 in reply tomikedthorpe

Sorry mike, typical of me, my brain mixes things around on me, plus I have a son called Mark. No excuse, I just forget to proof read too.

My Abi was caused by a virus/ encephalitis so I don't have the added problem of being able to blame anyone, that must be awful, having all the what ifs to deal with too.

Brain injury isn't easy to cope with. I used to look in the mirror and see this individual looking back. It was a long while before I could see the real me looking back. Thank goodness I resurfaced.

Hope this next year is easier for you .

Janet x

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steve55

hi mark welcome, you should also find out where your monthly headway group meets.

it brilliant, gives you a chance to make friends who have the same problems as ourselves and have a good old bitch, plus tea and biscuits.

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Fyll

Hi Mike, I too like you took a long time to start using the forums and going to my local Headway group.

I think the hardest thing for me has been to accept that I am not the guy I used to be (still trying to accept that) but going to the group and chatting on forums etc. has been great for me, as I also suffer anxiety when I am in groups of people now, so this is great.

I wish you all the best and don't be shy in using the forum :)

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