Simon’s Story: “It’s almost indescribable how much strength and energy I now have after my liver transplant”
Simon’s habitual drinking increased significantly during a difficult period following a move to a new job. Although …
Roxanne’s story: ‘My mum was ill before she was diagnosed with liver disease and drink was her medicine’
When Melanie was diagnosed with alcohol related liver disease her daughter Roxanne learned everything she could about …
Alan’s story: “I felt like I was being judged all the time. It made me feel small and dirty. How dare they?”
When Alan was told he had just eight months to live if he didn’t stop drinking, he …
Tony’s story: “Don’t judge a book by its cover – there’s a story in there somewhere”
When Tony was diagnosed with alcohol-related liver disease, he pushed his family away and his work colleagues …
Steve’s story: “My friends abandoned me because of my liver disease”
Steve’s friends dropped him when he had alcohol-related liver disease, including one he’d known for 25 years. …
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+ …