An exciting new chapter in my life is about to begin. But first I will start from where I left off. Since I last wrote back in October, I’ve been concentrating on my health and my business. I’ve been resting my knees, had lots of acupuncture, given up binge drinking, and worked hard on building up my online vintage clothing business. Autumn last year was the most beautiful I can ever remember. The weather was perfect - blue skies and lovely warm temperatures. The colours of the trees were so vivid, so many shades of oranges and reds, all popping out like I’d never seen before. I didn’t do much walking to begin with, but I did venture out to explore different parts of East Sussex and Kent. I always seemed to discover places that reminded me of North West America. (America was so much on my mind, I’d come across these places like they were manifestations). Even friends thought I was back over there after posting photos on Instagram. This time of year had always been my favourite. It
I was diagnosed with breast cancer just after my 29th birthday last year. I found the lump by accident as I never examined myself. I like many people thought I was invincible. I have had a mastectomy and have undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy and am taking hormone treatment for the next 5 years. The worst is now over and I am waiting for my reconstruction.