“I am the happiest I have ever been.” – Ben’s Story

Posted 31/07/2025

In today's blog, Ben talks about his experience since being supported by Aspire and the progress he has made with the support of his staff team and Matt, Head of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team.

“When I moved into my current home I had no control over my life, I was very angry all the time and continually getting into trouble. I had a lot of trauma from my past.

The places I lived before, care settings and with family, both were unsupportive, I felt uncared for, ignored and pushed aside. Nobody would help me look into activities or things for me to do. I felt that I had always been misinformed about my health conditions and never really understood where my epilepsy came from as I was always told it stemmed from an acquired brain injury.

Since I’ve moved into my current home the staff have supported me to get a lot of professional people on board and I have found out that I don’t have an acquired brain injury.my current health diagnosis are epilepsy, borderline personality disorder, binge eating disorder, and a learning disability. I have also had a lot of support from Matt, Head of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) department.

I feel that as time has gone on, I have understood more about my conditions and feel that I am taking control of my life in more ways than I have ever before. I decide what activities that I want to do, I have friends now, I am respectful of people when I am out and about. I don’t run into the road anymore.

I feel heard and listened to by the staff and that makes me feel happy and safe. I am the happiest I have ever been.”

Ben’s story shows how the right support can really make a difference to someone’s life!

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