My journey with First Steps ED started 6 years ago when I was battling anorexia and couldn’t get help anywhere and if it wasn’t for this amazing charity I would not be here today. First steps provided me with many services such as counselling, body image workshops and befriending services where I would go out for challenging meals and face my fears head to head. Not only this but my parents were supported too by First Steps through their parent and carer course where they learnt how to understand my eating disorder and got support from other families too who were going through the same. 

To be healthy and recovered is a massive achievement and now this is my time to give back. I have wanted to do a tough mudder for years and am really looking forward to training and being absolutely covered in mud… all for a good cause. 

…and for those who know me and my family well my Dad Shaun Collins and Boyfriend Nick Eaton will also be joining me for the challenge… I have no idea how I convinced them to sign up but it’s too late to back out now!