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I suffered a traumatic brain injury after a near-fatal attack, I now look normal on the outside but my hidden disability is hard to manage
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Rachel Peddar2022-04-06T08:30:00
After suffering a horrific attack six years ago, Rachel Peddar was left with life changing injuries. Yet as they weren’t visible, she found herself having to constantly remind friends and family of her new challenges.
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