Riley left school wanting to achieve one thing, to join the military. Since he was a child, he wanted to serve his country and did everything possible to make sure that when old enough, he could achieve his dream. But things didn't go to plan.
The first hurdle came when he found out he was colour blind which made ruled out serving on the front line. He changed tack and decided would enlist as a medic. It was his plan B, and he was ready to deploy when he had a car accident which he couldn't fully explain. A few days later, his dreams were dashed when he was diagnosed with epilepsy.
It was a massive blow to Riley, who had to rethink his life completely. His mother, Maria, committed that she would devote her life to helping him refocus and find a new and fulfilling path. This episode of My Journey is their story.
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>Riley left school wanting to achieve one thing, to join the military. Since he was a child, he wanted to serve his country and did everything possible to make sure that when old enough, he could achieve his dream. But things didn't go to plan.</div><div><br></div><div>The first hurdle came when he found out he was colour blind which made ruled out serving on the front line. He changed tack and decided would enlist as a medic. It was his plan B, and he was ready to deploy when he had a car accident which he couldn't fully explain. A few days later, his dreams were dashed when he was diagnosed with epilepsy.</div><div><br></div><div>It was a massive blow to Riley, who had to rethink his life completely. His mother, Maria, committed that she would devote her life to helping him refocus and find a new and fulfilling path. This episode of My Journey is their story.</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

Riley left school wanting to achieve one thing, to join the military. Since he was a child, he wanted to serve his country and did...

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