I’M STILL HERE!

In 2025, I found myself at a very low point in my life. I prayed and asked God for guidance, feeling desperate for change and ready to rebuild my health and wellbeing.

My brother had shared the contact of a wellness retreat a couple of years earlier, but at the time I was unable to afford it. As life went on, I realised that if I truly wanted to make meaningful changes, I needed to prioritise my wellbeing and stop allowing financial hesitation to hold me back.

With courage, I reached out and booked a place at the retreat — a decision that marked a turning point in my life.

In 2004, I experienced a serious postpartum stroke, which became an important part of my long-term health journey and shaped my understanding of recovery, resilience, and self-care in the years that followed.

For decades I had been living with ongoing health challenges including eczema, menopause symptoms, diabetes, hay fever and heat rash, which often worsened during warmer months. My body struggled with inflammation and flare-ups, and even holidays were often difficult.

I spent one week at the retreat focusing on rest, reflection, nutrition awareness, and reconnecting with myself spiritually and emotionally. By the end of the week, I felt clearer, more grounded, and committed to making lasting lifestyle changes.

When I returned home, I made a conscious effort to improve my diet by reducing processed foods and incorporating plant-based nutritional supplements alongside the medical care and prescriptions provided by my GP. I recognised that supporting my wellbeing required a more balanced, holistic approach to my daily routine.

Later in 2025, during a routine mammogram, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Because of a family history of the condition, this brought a mix of emotional distress and acceptance. It was a deeply challenging time for both myself and my family.

Throughout this period, I continued following the care plan provided by my medical team while also focusing on nutrition, rest, and overall wellbeing practices that supported me emotionally and physically.

I had already begun incorporating plant-based nutritional supplements, including New Image Alpha Lipid Lifeline Colostrum and Colostem, as well as AIM Garden Trio (Barley Grass, Carrot, Beetroot) and PrepZymes, as part of my personal wellness routine to support general nutrition and wellbeing.

I give thanks to God for strength throughout this journey. I also believe I was guided towards making changes in my life long before my diagnosis, which helped me feel more emotionally and mentally prepared during a very difficult time.

Since focusing on my overall wellbeing alongside medical care, I have felt stronger within myself. My skin and allergy symptoms have improved over time, and my follow-up results with my GP and hospital team have been encouraging as I continue in remission.