Rising from Adversity: Finding Strength in the Unexpected
Life has tested me in ways I never could have imagined. My journey has been shaped by challenges—caring for unwell loved ones, navigating life-changing surgery, and feeling let down by those who were meant to love and support me.
A surgical mistake in 2015 changed my life overnight, leading to multiple corrective surgeries and a permanent colostomy. The physical impact was immense, but the emotional toll was even greater. The people I believed would stand by me, slowly disappeared. Facing abandonment at my most vulnerable was devastating, but I refused to let it break me.
There is a unique kind of grief that comes with losing not just your health, but relationships you thought were unshakable. The pain of rejection, the silence from those who once cared, and the weight of rebuilding your life alone can be overwhelming, however, it also teaches you something powerful—your worth is not defined by how others treat you.
Healing wasn’t just about my body; it was about learning to navigate the emotional trauma that came with it. I had to process betrayal, rebuild my confidence, and find a new path forward. It wasn’t easy, but I discovered something invaluable: resilience is born in the moments when you choose yourself, even when others don’t.
Today, I use my story to help others. I’ve seen firsthand how life’s struggles can shape us, teach us resilience, and guide us toward growth. My mission is to empower others to find strength, embrace their emotions, and create a life filled with purpose and possibility—I understand the emotional weight of these experiences—the grief, the isolation, the struggle to accept a new reality, but I also know that healing is possible, and that we are more capable than we ever realise, even when the road feels impossibly hard. It may not be easy, but with the right tools and support, we can learn to adapt, heal, and flourish. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about rising stronger, wiser, and more connected to who we truly are.
If you’ve been through a traumatic event, major body changes, emotional struggles, divorce, you might feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’ve spent so much time caring for others that you’ve forgotten how to care for you.
As a qualified Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, I use both professional training and lived experience to guide you through:
✔ Processing emotional pain and trauma
✔ Rebuilding self-confidence and self-worth
✔ Embracing life after body changes or medical challenges
✔ the emotional complexities of a divorce, re-entering the workforce can be a chance to rediscover your passions and build your own business
✔ Finding clarity and purpose in your next chapter
✔ Prioritising you—because you deserve it.
You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m here to support, empower, and help you move forward with strength and confidence. Now is the time to focus on you.
Let’s take that first step together.
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