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True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
Breaking the silence: Shahleen’s fight against stigma
Shahleen’s epilepsy journey shows courage and resilience—breaking stigma, raising awareness, and inspiring young people to feel less alone
Epilepsy is part of my story – but it doesn’t define me
Adam’s journey with epilepsy shows resilience and hope—overcoming setbacks through creativity, nature, and support networks to inspire new beginnings.
I’ve found purpose through my pain
Emma-Louise turned trauma from epilepsy, bullying and loss into hope—writing a book to support others and raise awareness through Jo’s story.
I spotted the signs - and spoke up
Discover 12-year-old Lucy and her mum's journey with epilepsy, and how Lucy's experience helped her recognise the symptoms of a seizure in a classmate.
Owning Purple Day
Dian explains why Purple Day matters, sharing their experience of epilepsy at school and how speaking up builds awareness, kindness and confidence.
Epilepsy changed our lives, now I’m fighting back
When her daughter Neli was diagnosed with epilepsy, Alwen turned hope into action—raising £1,200 through Young Epilepsy’s Walk 100 Miles Challenge. Join her journey
Belonging at school when you have epilepsy
School should feel safe and inclusive. Discover how belonging helps young people with epilepsy thrive and what teachers and parents can do to support it.
Why I ran the Manchester Marathon for Young Epilepsy
Sam found strength through marathon training after her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis, raising £3,000 and hope with Young Epilepsy’s support.
How to talk to schools about your child’s epilepsy
Creating inclusive schools changes lives. See how Harry’s school included staff, parents, and students to embrace epilepsy support and inclusion. Read the inspiring story today!
I’m seizure-free and helping others
Laura's journey took her from a place of isolation living with seizures to becoming seizure-free and helping adults with learning difficulties.