Lisa Case
Lisa, 24, from Birmingham, suffers with hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid on the brain that can cause brain damage.
Lisa, 24, from Birmingham, suffers with hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid on the brain that can cause brain damage.
She was sexually abused when she was 17, a traumatic experience that left her suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. She lost direction and when her mother contracted pneumonia, Lisa found herself caring for her mother and completely withdrew from society.
A visit to her local JobCentre Plus gave her hope. She met a Prince’s Trust Outreach Executive who inspired her to join Team, a Prince’s Trust programme that builds the confidence and employability prospects of unemployed young people.
Lisa felt supported at Team, overcame her anxiety and pushed herself to see what she was really capable of.
“My condition affects my balance and I worried whether I’d be able to achieve the activities on Team, but my Prince’s Trust Team Leader made me believe I could do it – and I did! It was a huge turning point for me.”
Growing increasingly more confident, Lisa took on a work placement, flourished and completed Team happier and in control of her mental health. Proud of what she has achieved, Lisa now works for a fast food chain and hopes to progress to a managerial role.