Personal Stories

Ray lived with facial paralysis from childhood, but didn’t realise it endangered his eyesight

Vanessa describes the emotional impact of surviving a medical crisis and adjusting

Michelle was 37 weeks pregnant when she developed an unremitting headache

Ben shares his experience, frustrations and small signs of progress

Susan developed Bell’s palsy and found strength through friendship

Kayla felt that her Bell’s palsy was not taken seriously by medical professionals

Abi remains unable to smile after being diagnosed with Bell’s palsy two years ago

What started as a pea-sized lump in the side of her face left Laura with facial palsy.

Selina reflects on being born with facial palsy and how this has shaped her life.

Gabrielle’s Bell’s palsy started with a strange sound in her ear at 39 weeks pregnant

Sophie developed Bell’s Palsy exactly one week after her 17th birthday

Tejal was 32 weeks pregnant with her first baby when she developed Bell’s palsy