My Story
In 2020, my life changed overnight.After years of unexplained symptoms — numbness, dizziness, and gradually losing control of my body — I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. As the world went into lockdown, I went into surgery.
To remove it, doctors had to take part of my neck bone.I was lucky. I survived.But that was just the beginning.
What followed was the real fight — long COVID, chronic pain, anxiety, and overwhelming exhaustion. I found myself in some of the darkest moments of my life, physically and mentally drained.Step by step, I found a way back.Walking became my escape… then my purpose. That journey led me to create Eastbourne Free Walkers — a community built on connection, support, and the belief that no one should face life alone.Today, I work as a Rehab Support Worker and host a hospital radio show, continuing to support others in a meaningful and personal way.
I also take on charity challenges — not just to give back, but to rebuild myself, protect my wellbeing, and keep pushing my limits.
I still currently live with daily struggles — but now, I live with purpose.I try to help others find strength in their own darkest moments… because I have lived through it and understand that feeling of being lost and not belonging.
Because I know what it’s like to lose your way… and how powerful it is to find it again.I’ve spent nearly a decade in the care sector — not behind a desk, but on the front line, supporting people through real-life challenges.
Working with a wide range of mental and physical health needs has taught me how to truly understand people, not just listen to them. It’s built resilience, patience, and the ability to stay steady when things aren’t easy.
That’s what I bring into the support I offer now — real experience, real understanding, and a no-judgement approach to helping people move forward.
