Michelle

A fresh start is great. Another go at life is even better.

I was initially dubious about documenting my battles over the last nine months, but as I sit here in hospital reflecting on how far I have come, it’s made me realise how bloody proud I should be of what I have achieved.

Let me take you back to August 2019. Life couldn’t be any sweeter. I married my best friend and soul mate on 23rd August, on what was a truly incredible day. We had a relaxing week in Rhodes to come, before our luxiorious honeymoon to Sri Lanka in November.

Before our trip to Rhodes, I booked a quick appointment with the doctors as, unusually, my ankles were retaining water. I informed him we’d had a busy weekend of marriage and parties and expected it may be due to a bit of excess alcohol and some new…