Guest Blog: Journey through the scars
It all started with my back surgery, but over the years I have been back under the knife after the discovery of a lump in my breast.
Inspired by my FHT Award
Having never won an award before, I was delighted for the recognition for my achievements. I found it very rewarding to realise that I could make a difference and it has inspired me to work harder in the years since.
Guest Blog: Scars and The Emotions They Hold
A scar is just a scar, right? That is what I always thought. I grew up with 4 pretty major scars on the outside of my legs and hips from hip surgery I had as a baby as a result of congenital hip disorder. I was born with dislocated hips and twisted femur bone. The scars didn’t bother me and I often used to have fun making up more exciting stories about how I might have got them.
Guest Blog: Rejoicing On the Success of My New Hip
Over 30 years ago I was free climbing when I found I couldn’t make the final pull over the top to finish the climb. I fell 40ft and smashed my pelvis. I recovered well but, this set me up for issues in later life. It was a long time coming but at the start of 2019, it felt like I had reached the point, where, as people had said “you will know when it’s time”