Stewart Hill Mind and Motivation

About Stewart Hill Mind and Motivation

I Lead A Wonderful Life
I suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) whilst commanding B Company, 2 Mercian in Afghanistan in 2009. My life changed irrevocably the moment the shrapnel exploded into my brain. In March 2012, after three years of rehabilitation, I was medically discharged from the Army.

I attempted to find a new identity but have struggled. My motivations and desires to do well within my abilities remain the same, but I cannot keep up with these aspirations due to my brain impairments. These difficulties fundamentally restrict what I can do in ‘work’ terms. My capacity to engage my brain in productive thinking is severely reduced.

I found rehabilitation and a joy for living through other means: art, theatre work, writing, singing and participating in charitable causes.

My involvement in charitable work opened yet another door to my recovery, beginning in 2012 when I was asked to speak at events held by the Poppy Factory, the On Course Foundation and the Arm