Personal Stories


Vascular Masses

Felicity’s story

A large haemangioma caused Felicity’s facial palsy, here she shares her story.

Bell's Palsy

Heidi’s Story

Heidi has had five episodes of Bell’s palsy, here she shares her story.

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Lisle’s Story

Lisle describes her personal experience of Ramsay Hunt syndrome to try and help others.

Facial Palsy From Birth

Daniella’s Story

Daniella’s inner strength helped her overcome insecurities she felt living with facial paralysis.

Tumours & Cancers

James’ Story

Singing and songwriting has been an integral part of James’ healing process.

Bell's Palsy

Dave’s Story

Dave was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy while also living with a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Bell's Palsy

Rebecca’s Story

Rebecca shares her eight week recovery story to give others hope.

Bell's Palsy

Susan’s Story

Susan tells how she has had to battle to get any help for Bell’s palsy.

Bell's Palsy

Kevin’s Story

Kevin takes us step-by-step through his recovery and includes useful tips.

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Roma’s Story

Roma describes how care from a specialist facial palsy clinic has helped with her recovery.

Bell's Palsy

Kay’s Story

Kay describes her experience of having had Bell’s palsy twice, on different sides of her face.

Tumours & Cancers

Sheila’s Story

Facial palsy, an understanding surgeon and cancer changed Sheila’s outlook on life.