Comments:

Andrew W. from Yorkshire: "Inspirational and funny..."

William Gill from Carlton, North Yorkshire: "An inspiration to others. Well done!"

Ken Harris from Loughborough: "I think Gillian is one very brave lady and an inspiration to disabled people everywhere. I've also read her book and thought it was brilliant."

Julie Brearley from Prestwick, Scotland: "Stunning!"

Morris from Jurancon, France. "I knew Gillian (the original version), can you forward my best regards to her."

Gillian Mark 2 by Gillian Firth.

Please tell us about yourself.

I was a young, active, newly-married teacher.

I had a near-fatal car crash, leaving me in a coma for six-weeks.

I an now disabled but endeavour to lead as normal and busy a life as I can.

I no longer teach or drive. I have written a book about my life after this milestone event, detailing my thoughts, observations and feelings.

What's your story about?

The book covers the four years following my awakening from 'the big sleep'.

My digital story does this in two-and-a-half minutes, with a poignant and moving soundtrack.

Basically my life was really good, and then it was a frustrating, awful, nightmare.

It's now as good as it can be. Well, I am happier.

Why did you choose to tell this particular story?

I chose this story in order to emphasise how this situation can and does happen to anybody, anytime.

With no reason, warning or choice.

When it does, there is nothing that you or anybody else can do about it.

Ultimate message: "You have to get on with it."

Play the film