Daniel is a father whose seizures were becoming so frequent they were affecting his ability to care for his young daughter. He made the tough decision to have brain surgery, knowing that there was a chance it wouldn't work. 
Daniel started having seizures as a child, and by the time he was in high school, they were happening so frequently that he was almost guaranteed to have one in the classroom every day.
Being a young father affected by epilepsy, Daniel thought it was important to share his story through the My Journey series. He hopes others affected by the condition will know they are not alone and that those with little experience of epilepsy will learn how they can better support friends or family who are.
Most people don't like to talk about epilepsy, but about one in five of us are affected by it, directly or indirectly. Despite this, there is still a seemingly immoveable stigma surrounding the condition.
Epilepsy is far more than just seizures, and we hope these stories will give you an insight into this.
Epilepsy is a common brain condition that takes the form of recurring seizures. It can develop at any age, regardless of ethnicity or gender.

<div>Daniel is a father whose seizures were becoming so frequent they were affecting his ability to care for his young daughter. He made the tough decision to have brain surgery, knowing that there was a chance it wouldn't work. </div><div><br></div><div>Daniel started having seizures as a child, and by the time he was in high school, they were happening so frequently that he was almost guaranteed to have one in the classroom every day.</div><div><br></div><div>Being a young father affected by epilepsy, Daniel thought it was important to share his story through the My Journey series. He hopes others affected by the condition will know they are not alone and that those with little experience of epilepsy will learn how they can better support friends or family who are.</div><div><br></div><div>Most people don't like to talk about epilepsy, but about one in five of us are affected by it, directly or indirectly. Despite this, there is still a seemingly immoveable stigma surrounding the condition.</div><div><br></div><div>Epilepsy is far more than just seizures, and we hope these stories will give you an insight into this.</div><div><br></div><div>Epilepsy is a common brain condition that takes the form of recurring seizures. It can develop at any age, regardless of ethnicity or gender.</div>

My Journey is a collection of honest, confronting and inspiring reflections on a condition that is often hidden.
Listen to twelve Tasmanians share their journey with epilepsy, in their own words, to raise awareness and understanding of a condition that affects 1 in 25 Australians.

Real stories of life interrupted by epilepsy

My Journey with Epilepsy Tasmania

Daniel is a father whose seizures were becoming so frequent they were affecting his ability to care for his young daughter. He made the...

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