My mum saw me from above, lying in a pool of water, a deep shade of crimson lapping around my ears
My life has been ruled by epilepsy since I was a teenager. At 14, I suddenly started experiencing severe seizures as a result of a stroke I’d suffered at birth. At some points, I’d have up to 20 a week – many so violent that I’d break my own nose by punching myself in the face.
I rely heavily on the support of my family – I’m now 24, but I’ve never been able to move out from our home in Warwickshire, or stay overnight without them, as there’s always a risk that I might suffer a dangerous seizure without warning.
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