Your Stories Archive - British Liver Trust

Taise’s story: “Living with chronic illness has forced me to value my energy, reassess friendships, and learn to celebrate the good days.”

While she was at university, Taise was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), which is an autoimmune …

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Diana’s story: “Thanks to my donor, I’ve had 17 more years with my family than I otherwise would have done”

Diana had no symptoms of liver disease apart from fatigue, but following a blood test she was …

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Donna’s story: “We could not have asked for a better outcome”

Donna was one of the many fantastic fundraisers who took up the challenge of travelling virtually from …

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Steph’s story: “My children were alarmed by my FibroScan score because Granddad died from MASLD, but I told them I would be fine”

Steph’s beloved father died just a few weeks after being diagnosed with MASLD, aged just 62. When …

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Julie’s story: “I was 12 years old with a big belly and there were rumours going round that I was pregnant”

Julie first began experiencing symptoms of liver disease when she was just 12 years old and had …

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Katie’s story: “While you’re waiting for the transplant just live your life as best you can”

Katie is sharing her story to help other people in a similar situation and spread awareness of …

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James’ story: “If you are on the list or waiting to be listed KEEP GOING, a liver transplant changes your life!”

James waves and smiles at his Nanna Cheryl’s Boxing Day Party after his liver transplant

James was just five years old when he was diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis, but lived well …

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Carole’s story: “I got a new chance to live while my donor family had to make the most difficult decision to respect their loved ones wishes”

A lovely holiday in the Mediterranean took a frightening turn for Carole when, over the space of …

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Emma’s story: “Remain as positive as possible and take one day at a time”

Emma post transplant

Emma was just 17 when she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis had rarely been ill before. Now …

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Roza’s story: “There’s a lot of stigma around hepatitis B. Many people think it’s only to do with sexual contact or it’s the same as HIV.”

Roza was infected with hepatitis B as a child and now, as she trains to be a …

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