Ms Susan Henshaw

[Myahen]

Hi, I have a alcohol related brain injury. I was 5 and a half stone and could not see walk or remember anything. It has taken a while, but I am now, alcohol free, my brain is still a bit wobbly and I get tired easily, but my life is so good. I have an amazing sister and family behind me, if I didn't I would not be were i am tired. You do recover a bit by bit and you can start to have a much better life, which is exactly were I am at. Life is precious and you need to take care of yourself first before you can take care of others. That moto has helped me push through a long with my amazing family.

[ipes2]

There is some literature linking encephalitis & alcohol and I worked with a middle aged guys with alcohol induced dementia. Even though we know the consequences are still driven by addiction. I think shouting out on this forum is a good start on your journey.

[Alibongo60]

Hello Myahen and welcome to our group, you have come a long way and should be very proud of yourself. I do not have an alcohol problem probably only had two drinks over Christmas, but I was married to an alcoholic ,and lived first hand with the pain and suffering that caused, but we persevered and he stopped unfortunately he turned into a love rat then so he had to go, but there’s a whole new life there for you now, grasp it with both hands, and enjoy. I wish you lots of luck and love Alice xx

[cat3]

Well done Myahen. You must have had to fight through some of your most weak and vulnerable times.

My lifelong addiction was tobacco and I tried & failed countless times to give up, often saying I'd need to be locked away to be free of it.

Weirdly my 3 month stay in hospital after a brain haemorrhage did the trick and I've never touched a cigarette since. No willpower required ....so can't take any credit !

Keep on living your best life m'love... 🙂Cat. x

[skydivesurvivor]

hi, welcome. It sure is a tough journey! I found it helped me to smile to spite my tbi!! Y lucky y have support, my family fell apart after my parents passed. Made worse when my day centre closed due to no money. My mornings are spent coffee with friends. Come home n become a couch potatoe?!! No motivation, memory to do stuff! This site is a god-send!! Keep safe n chat soon

[Teazymaid]

thank you for sharing your story with us .. so great to hear how people have turned there lives around or are on the road to achieving this … congratulations on your achievement ans also a massive thank you for sharing as this could help so may people who may be in a similar place to you … I’ve thought for very many years to turn any negative into a positive and you have and are doing this …Sue 😊