Lost Identity

<p>In Lost Identity: Search for Well-Being David M. Howie MSc delivers a deeply personal memoir that spans thirty-seven years since his diagnosis with medulloblastoma at age four. Structured uniquely around his failed social enterprise A-LEAF the book delves into the challenges of living with a post-cancerous brain exploring themes of lost identity neurodivergence and the pursuit of subjective well-being. With chapters like 'Acquire' 'Learn' 'Educate' 'Associate' and 'Fulfilment' Howie reflects on his academic achievements-holding two undergraduate degrees and an MSc in Social Innovation-alongside his struggles with employment family dynamics and societal norms. He critiques the medical and third-sector systems for failing to recognize long-term effects like ADHD-like symptoms supported by his experiences with Glasgow Disability Alliance and the Scottish Government's lived experience boards. Dedicated to survivors and their supporters this work combines raw honesty with a vision for empowerment urging better support and dignity for those affected by childhood brain tumors.</p>