Trekking to Everest for PTSD UK - A Journey of Healing and Answered Prayers.

I’m embarking on a life-changing trek to Everest to raise funds and awareness for PTSD UK. As someone living with Complex PTSD (CPTSD), this journey is incredibly personal. I’ve faced challenges that have tested my resilience, but I’ve also experienced the power of healing, transformation, and answered prayers!

Through self-compassion, mindfulness, and yoga, I’ve discovered the tools to support myself and move forward with joy, determination, and a lot of laughter along the way. As a yoga teacher and corporate wellbeing coach, I’ve not only learned how to navigate my own mental health journey, but I’ve also made it my mission to help others find their path to a balanced and fulfilling life.

This trek represents a culmination of my personal growth, the strength I’ve built through adversity, and the hope that others who suffer from PTSD know they are not alone.Each step I take is a reminder of the resilience we all have within us—even on days when self-doubt creeps in. And remember, rest is just as powerful as action. It’s in those moments of rest that we allow our minds and bodies to reset and rebalance.

I’m raising £3,300 to support PTSD UK in their work to provide vital resources, support, and education for those affected by PTSD and CPTSD. Your donation will help make a real difference in the lives of others, offering them hope, healing, and community when they need it most.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me!

Here we go...

Love,

Zakiya

FROM PTSD UK..

PTSD can affect anyone as it's caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This could include abuse, violence, the loss of a loved one, road traffic accidents, childbirth trauma, sudden illnesses, natural disasters, or military combat. These events can leave a lasting impact, making daily life overwhelming.

PTSD UK is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting those living with PTSD and C-PTSD. They provide vital resources, raise awareness, and campaign for better treatments to ensure no one has to face these challenges alone.

Over 12 days, I’ll trek to altitudes of 5,500m, navigating tough terrain and pushing my limits. Every step I take is to help bring hope and support to those affected by PTSD or C-PTSD.