18/10/2025
My friend Eliot sent me these photos of clippings from a 2008 newspaper article that he found whilst having a tidy up.
Like myself, he became housebound as a result of M.E. He had kept a health file of his appointments, treatments and helpful newspaper articles etc.
Thankfully, his health improved, so his file lay untouched for many years, well until he decided to have a sort out, and to his surprise, he found a familiar face in his document folder.
We've been friends for a few years now, and he and his lovely girlfriend Polly are also Strong & Stretchy classmates. But this article was published long before our paths even crossed when we were just two strangers trying to find our way through the same illness, my story was relatable to his and many years later our paths would actually connect.
The article took me down memory lane, I thought I was finally on the up, but little did I know the following year in 2009 my health would deteriorate drastically and push me to my very limit, taking me to the darkest moments I've ever had to face.
My business name, Phoenix Health, reflects my life experiences and hopefully my continued efforts and healing journey can provide hope that great things are still possible despite the struggles we face.
It's time to rise! 🔥
