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Stories of recovery

Inspiring stories of recovery and hope

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Rachel's Story

Just having someone there to listen to me made a big difference.
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I don’t want anyone else to go through what I did on their own.
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I’d never felt vulnerable before the crash.
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Just having someone there to listen to me made a big difference.
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Speaking to someone whose life has gone back to normal would just have given me hope.
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The injuries affect me to this day, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come.
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When you meet another amputee, they just get it.
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Surviving our motorbike crash was just the start.
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You don’t realise how much Day One is needed until you go through something like this.
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I always wish I had known more at the beginning of my journey.
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I’ll never be able to thank Day One enough
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Finding the right legal support after my injury
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Rebuilding my life after 18-months in hospital
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Vicky shares her rollercoaster recovery after her motorbike crash
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Katie needed support after her daughter Lily-Mae broke 15 bones in her skull.
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Olympic event rider Nicola Wilson needed support after falling from her horse.
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Ako spent years rebuilding her life after falling 80ft in a climbing accident.
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Getting back on my bike after my serious crash
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I wish I had found Day One sooner
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Getting back on the saddle after my farming accident
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Day One helped me come to terms with losing my leg
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Day one helped me realise I wasn't alone.
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I didn’t want him to be scared and alone again.
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Day One made sure Sophie had what she needed most. Her mum.
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Surviving my assault was just the start.
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Knowing where to turn
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Learning to walk again
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I didn't think it was possible
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Finding the right support
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Closer than ever
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Recovering from trauma
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My road to recovery
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Regaining my independence

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