Category Archives: Brain injury

Mirror, mirror, on them all by Nick Verron

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from  Nick Verron   Leading by Nick Verron In a recent blog post, I recognised the “social reflection” phenomenon. After watching the next documentary instalment from David Eagleman, I now know why this happens. I’m sure everybody reading this has been … Continue reading →

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Be your own worst enemy or your best friend by Nick Verron

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Nick Verron… my son on taking your own advice. It’s so awesome! I’ve accidentally led myself down a trail of thought which has solved the major problems currently holding me back in life. Yesterday, I was writing some … Continue reading →

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Stranded in civilisation

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent
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Seussination

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Thinking to help my son heal his speech right I had sent out a call on the Freecycle site… Every day for a week I was checking to see If anyone local might have some books free. Remembering childhood and … Continue reading →

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Look both ways

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“What’s the Egyptian word for Hare?” Not the usual opener to a telephone conversation, I grant you, but less of a surprise than you might think. Nick is finally writing his book. We had been talking about it earlier over … Continue reading →

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Congratulations!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I’ve only had a phone call. I have seen no pictures except one on Twitter and heard only the briefest account as yet. Nick will write about ‘the most amazing day’ himself. It is probably just as well I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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London to Brighton…

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was up at four this morning. The sky was clear, the moon bright…my son wide awake and gearing up for a long day ahead when I arrived at his home.  We loaded up the bike in the dark with … Continue reading →

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Nick and co at the Para-Tri Triathlon

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Where do I start? It has been the most amazing, incredible, glorious day. The road through Little Kimble had marked a turning point for my son and we drove through the sleepy village with a red kite watching from its … Continue reading →

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When a smile breaks your heart

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I frequently write about my son… as I see him every day, it is natural that he is very much part of my everyday life, even without the story of his incredible journey to tell. But I have two sons, … Continue reading →

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My son, the triathlete…

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

You may know my son’s story. For once, I have no problem repeating it for those who do not. I have a very good reason for it that I have been bursting to share! In 2009 my son was 25… … Continue reading →

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