Why I’m Supporting PTSD UK

Nearly three years ago, my life changed dramatically after contracting COVID-19. The physical toll left me with asthma, but the deeper impact was on my mental health. At the time, I didn’t understand what was happening to me—it was confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. It took months before I reached out for support.

Since then, my journey has been full of ups and downs. In 2024, I was formally diagnosed with PTSD, and while that brought clarity, it also marked the beginning of a new chapter in my healing. Every day is still a battle, but I continue to fight.

As my birthday approaches, I want to turn it into something meaningful. I’m taking part in the Virtual Everest Base Camp Challenge—an 80-mile trek throughout September 2025 to raise awareness and funds for PTSD UK, the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting those affected by PTSD and C-PTSD.

PTSD can affect anyone. It’s caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma—whether through illness, loss, violence, or other life-altering events. PTSD UK provides vital resources, campaigns for better treatments, and ensures no one faces these challenges alone.

If you’d like to support this cause, you can donate through my fundraising page: 👉 justgiving.com/page/c-w-7

Every step I take is for those still struggling to find theirs.