Introduction
The ‘Getting my life reset’ research project aimed to elevate the voice of people with ABI to allow for a greater understanding of the lived experience of acquired brain injury (ABI). Following their ABI, many people cannot return to their pre-injury roles and face a very different life-course.  
Method
The research reports on a series of interviews that aimed to capture the impact and experience of brain injury.  15 people with ABI were interviewed using a semi-structured format using a loose structure to explore topics of interest.  The data was recorded and analysed.  
Findings
Five themes are exposed in the data.  These relate to:
1) the role of the families in supporting those affected by ABI, particularly because of their often-reduced social worlds; 
2) the difficulties encountered by those affected by ABI in navigating and securing support services; 
3) evidence of the particularly complex needs of those affected by brain injury; 
4) the role of group activity as a means of social engagement and meaningful doing; and 
5) adaptation and resilience of those living with brain injury.
Analysis
The analysis seeks to present an overview of the main issues that arise for those living with ABI.  These issues are illuminated and evidenced throughout the report by the first-person quotes.  In synthesising the shared experience of participants, this research shines a light on the difficulties experienced by those living with this chronically challenging condition.  
Conclusion
The research, and its conclusions and recommendations, contribute to a greater understanding of the conditions among key stakeholders including service providers, policy makers and wider society.

Getting my life reset: Living with an acquired brain injury: The Irish experience