“Keeping hope” – Florence’s Story

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“Keeping hope” – Florence’s story

Two weeks after giving birth to twins, new mum Florence suffered a stroke. Following her brain injury, doctors told her she might have trouble learning to speak again. She also found it hard to walk or use her hands. She couldn’t hold a pen to write or a fork to eat.

“I felt helpless. My whole world had crumbled. But Brainkind offered so much support. They made me realise I’m not alone. The staff rallied round, organising donations of toys and clothes for my children so we could spend time together. Then, as I began to recover, they took me shopping so I could buy things for my children for the first time.”

Following five months of rehabilitation with our community of clinicians, Florence is now preparing to go home. She has regained the use of her hands and can now change and bathe her children. Her speech has recovered and she can walk again.

“When I arrived at Brainkind, I didn’t know what to expect. I carried the trauma with me. Now, I am stronger. They helped me to regain my strength and rediscover hope.”