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Blogs and Stories
Stories
True accounts from real people, giving you a glimpse into their lives and experiences
Atonic seizures
Read about what atonic seizures really feel like, with honest stories from young people, families, and the UK epilepsy community. Share your own experience!
Tonic-clonic seizures
Read about real experiences of tonic seizures from young people and families. Learn what they feel like and how to support someone through them.
Absence seizures
Discover real experiences of absence seizures from young people and families. Learn what they feel like and how to support someone through them.
Tonic seizures
Discover real experiences of tonic seizures from young people and families. Learn what they feel like and how to support someone through them.
I had epilepsy - now I’m raising two sons with it
Discover the story of Jo, Rafferty, and Fin, a mother and two sons who have had an epilepsy diagnosis, and be inspired by their journey this Christmas.
Rare, but real: a mother’s story of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Rachel tells the story of how her son Charlie was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, and how her family is looking forward.
Focal seizures
Discover real experiences of focal seizures from young people and families. Learn what they feel like and how to support someone through them.
Filling the Void
Help us improve resources for newly diagnosed children and young people with epilepsy. Donate to our Christmas appeal today.
Meadow's Journey
Discover Meadow's journey with epilepsy, from diagnosis to finding community support through Young Epilepsy. Help others facing epilepsy find hope and resources.
To the parent of a recently diagnosed child
A parent shares a heartfelt and honest look at life after getting a tough diagnosis for a child and the initial shock and the journey to finding a new normal. The letter highlights the importance of building a supportive community, adjusting to new routines, and trusting medical professionals.