Acquired brain injury (ABI) profoundly affects a survivor’s life, abilities and identity. This has been examined intensely from a medical perspective exploring loss, overlooking the unique, nuanced experiences within survivor narratives. A study was conducted to explore how an ABI survivor experienced identity reconstruction (IR) fostered by post-traumatic growth (PTG), which is known to aid in the development of coping strategies and identity reconstruction. The qualitative investigation therefore explored the lived experience of an individual with a history of ABI. The transcript of the semi-structured interview is provided. Analyse the data using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to understand how this survivor may be making sense of their experiences through the lens of IR and PTG. Identify, describe and discuss the main themes and subthemes that arise, using relevant quotes from the interview to support your arguments.
