Mental illness isn’t just something you hear about — it’s something I’ve lived through. I’ve felt it in my bones. I’ve seen what it does to families, to hope, and to the parts of you that no one else can see. For years, I struggled in silence with ADHD, depression, and a constant feeling of disconnection — like I was always on the outside, even when surrounded by people.

By the time I was 17, I’d already tried to take my life more than once. I wasn’t looking for attention. I just wanted the pain to stop. But somehow, I survived. And from that lowest point, slowly, painfully, I began to rebuild.

It wasn’t a single moment that saved me — it was the small things. Playing guitar. Picking up a camera. Walking in nature. Moving my body. These weren’t just hobbies. They became lifelines — the first sparks of structure, peace, and purpose in a world that once felt chaotic and unlivable.

That’s why I’m raising money for The Little Push 4 Good — the charity that grew out of my story, and now helps others find that same spark before they fall off the edge. We believe in the power of activity to improve mental health — not as a “nice extra,” but as a crucial part of recovery. From creative outlets to movement to community connection, we help people build lives worth staying for.

This September, I’m running a half marathon to show what healing can look like — messy, hard, but possible. I’m running for everyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong. For those who’ve struggled to make it through the day. For those still fighting, quietly and bravely.

I’m here. I’m still standing. And I’m running — for something bigger than myself.

Please support this cause if you can. Every pound raised helps give someone else that little push they might need to keep going.