Real life stories
Real life stories
John’s CADASIL story: “CADASIL causes me stress and anxiety. The Brain Charity’s employment team fills me with confidence.”
John got a new job two months ago after working with our employment team.
Category: Employment
Published: 6 June 2022
Shirley’s syringomyelia story: “Just 8% of people have my rare condition – The Brain Charity stopped me from becoming a recluse”
Shirley was diagnosed with syringomyelia – a fluid-filled cyst known as a syrinx that grows
Category: Employment
Published: 28 September 2022
Rupak’s MS story: “I was homeless after my diagnosis – The Brain Charity finding me a home was irreplaceable”
The Brain Charity's staff helped Rupak find somewhere to live so he could spend time
Category: Employment
Published: 8 November 2022
Debbie’s bipolar story: “I was struggling inside – The Brain Charity gave me the courage to get back into the workplace”
Debbie had low self-esteem, but volunteering boosted her confidence
Category: Employment
Published: 19 January 2022
Joanne’s cerebral palsy story: “I was accused of being drunk due to a lack of understanding of my disability”
Joanne was refused service in a pub due to a lack of understanding.
Category: Employment
Published: 5 October 2021
Gerard’s stroke story: “I was left with nothing, but The Brain Charity saved me from going under”
He was left in desperation, fearing his home would be repossessed.
Category: Employment
Published: 30 March 2021
John’s fibromyalgia story: “I’ve gone from champion jockey to championing carers’ rights”
The dad didn't believe fibromyalgia was real - now he has support to work full-time.
Category: Employment
Published: 30 March 2021
Matthew’s autism story: “I’m often treated differently, but not working at The Brain Charity”
The 21-year-old, who has ASD, has gained huge amounts of confidence.
Category: Employment
Published: 15 March 2021
Teresa’s neurodiversity story: “I’ve been called stupid since I was young, but The Brain Charity built my confidence”
The former carer took her first ever selfie thanks to our employment service.
Category: Employment
Published: 15 March 2021
Viktor’s autism story: “Employers saw me as weird, but The Brain Charity helped me follow my dreams”
Viktor wasn't diagnosed as autistic until he was 44.
Category: Employment
Published: 19 March 2021
