Faye and Nina’s story: “Our hearts go out to anyone living with or caring for someone with HE.”
Faye and Nina had never heard of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) before their mum, Pauline, was diagnosed. Looking …
Mike’s story: “I was seeing colours differently.”
After he was made redundant, Mike started feeling unwell. After dismissing his symptoms for a while, he …
Sally’s story: “It’s not only binge-drinkers and ‘alcoholics’ who get cirrhosis.”
Sally lost her husband, Mike, to alcohol-related liver disease. She decided to share his story, written as …
Gareth’s story
Following the darkest of times and despite everything I remain focused on the light I see at …
How volunteering with the British Liver Trust has helped me
Before I was ill I knew very little about the liver and how important it is 500+ …
Kirsty’s story: “The stars aligned when the Love Your Liver roadshow came to Bristol”
Kirsty thought she’d been drinking more alcohol than she should, so when the British Liver Trust’s Love …
Martin’s story: “We have the power to choose our outlook on life.”
After he had a liver transplant, Martin slipped back into old habits and started drinking alcohol again. …
Jit’s story: “I don’t think there is enough awareness of liver disease in South Asian communities.”
When Jit recovered from alcohol dependency, he decided he wanted to do something to raise awareness of …
Kat’s story: “Life without alcohol is amazing.”
When Kat was diagnosed with cirrhosis she gradually cut down how much alcohol she drank, before stopping …
Paul’s story: “I never classed myself as an ‘alcoholic’.”
In 2017, Paul’s liver started to fail and he was taken to hospital where he wasn’t expected …
