Creativity and adaptation after brain injury: Peter’s story 💙

At Headway Sussex, recovery doesn’t follow a straight line, but it does create opportunities to rebuild, adapt and keep moving forward.

Peter’s “witchy” house might look like a simple art project, but it represents something much bigger.

Peter, who previously worked as an engineer, originally built the wooden house in our woodwork sessions a few years ago. After coming across it again, he decided to revisit the piece, repainting the house and then designing and creating the surrounding landscape during art group.

He completed the entire project independently, using only his left hand. Following a severe stroke over twenty years ago, Peter lost the use of his dominant hand. Despite this, he continues to adapt and find ways to create. His engineering background has clearly helped shape his approach, but it is his persistence that made this project possible.

This is what we see every day at Headway Sussex. With the right support, time and space, people living with brain injury can rebuild skills, regain confidence and engage in meaningful activity again.

Peter is a valued part of our community, and his work is a reminder that progress after brain injury looks different for everyone, but it is always possible.

Your support helps us continue providing that space for recovery and independence.

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Best wishes,

The Headway Sussex Team