In July 2017, at the age of 21, I was a front-seat passenger in a car that collided with a tree at 70mph. I sustained multiple traumatic injuries, including a head injury, spinal fractures, a broken arm, blood clots, a broken left leg and ankle, and an open fracture of my right lower leg. I underwent multiple surgeries over several years. At the time, I was told I might never walk properly again, and I had written myself off.

However, my journey was far from over - it had only just begun.

My recovery was filled with challenges. I struggled with psychological stress, including the frustration of not being able to do the things I once could. I endured ongoing pain, limited mobility, and the breakdown of relationships with friends and family. The countless hospital visits took a toll on me, leaving me in a dark place for years after the accident.

That changed in 2020 when I started training at the gym with an incredible personal trainer. They understood me on a deep level and could empathise with my struggles, having faced a similar situation themselves. Over the next two years, my recovery improved drastically. I felt confident and happy again, and my desire to socialise returned. I became stronger, healthier, and far more mobile. My pain levels decreased, and my stamina reached an all-time high. These changes gave me the tools I needed to rebuild myself and finally escape the dark cloud that had followed me since the accident. For the first time in years, I felt reconnected to my body.

Through this journey, I learned so much about myself. My personal trainer’s support was life-changing, and I knew it was now my duty to help others going through similar experiences.

Looking back at how far I’ve come, I know I couldn’t have done it without someone who believed in me - someone I truly connected with. Now, I want to be that person for my clients.