About Me
Resilience. Loss. Determination.
And the power of mindset.
More Than What You See
I live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a life-limiting muscle-wasting condition that has gradually taken the use of my body.
I use a powered wheelchair and a respirator. I drive my chair with my thumb.
But my body and my chair are only part of the story.
Inside is a mind shaped by adversity, humour, grief, stubbornness and an unshakeable belief that limitations do not define potential.
Adapting to a Different Path
For 32 years my body has slowly deteriorated. I’ve had to adapt constantly — physically, mentally and emotionally.
Getting used to a wheelchair wasn’t just about mobility. It was about identity. Independence. Pride.
My chair cost £22,000 — with £12,000 coming from my own savings. Independence has a price. And learning to manoeuvre it through the hills of the South Wales valleys taught me resilience very quickly.
As my condition progressed, I began using a respirator. That transition tested my confidence and mental health. I had to accept that my life would look different — and that self-worth could not depend on appearance or perception.
Resilience isn’t about ignoring reality.
It’s about owning it.
The Hardest Lesson
In 2017, my younger brother — who also lived with DMD — died at 27.
He was my rock. My support system. My world.
His death forced me to confront my own mortality in a way I never had before. It broke me.
For two years, I struggled to move forward.
Then I realised something: if my life may be shorter than most, then it must be lived louder, braver and fuller.
I began speaking in his honour.
Proving Them Wrong
For much of my life, I was told what I wouldn’t achieve.
I chose not to accept that.
I finished top of my class.
I earned a university degree.
I’ve travelled the world.
I started a rock band.
I live independently in my own home.
I’ve experienced success, failure, humour, heartbreak and independence.
And yes — I’m still single. (Applications welcome.)
Why I Speak
I don’t share my story for sympathy.
I share it to challenge thinking.
To show young people that adversity does not remove possibility.
To show organisations that inclusion begins with understanding.
To show parents that strength often comes from unexpected places.
My message is simple:
Focus on what you can do.
Find your voice.
Refuse to let anyone else define your potential.
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If my story can inspire your school, organisation or event, I’d love to connect.