Recovery stories
Bear in mind…
None of these stories should be taken as medical advice. No recovery is ever the same. These stories are shared in the hope that the reader may find some common ground, something they can relate to and therefore may find potential puzzle pieces of their own illness. Maybe, in this way, we can waste less time, energy and money on recovery solutions that won't work for us. 
Stuart Porter’s Story
Stuart’s health collapsed overnight in 2021, leaving him housebound with CFS/M.E. After months of misdiagnosis and little medical support, he took recovery into his own hands. Through deep research, recovery programmes, and creating his own RESTAND framework, he rebuilt his health and now helps others with CFS, Long Covid, and similar conditions find their own path to recovery.
Cedar Brown’s Story
After years of struggling with unexplained exhaustion and setbacks, this recovery story follows a determined individual who embraced nature, gentleness, and body–mind approaches to slowly rebuild strength. Their journey shows how patience, resilience, and a shift in perspective can open the door to long-term healing.
Amy Dodsworth’s Story
After a sudden health crash following a trip abroad, she spent four years mostly bed-bound with ME/CFS. This is the story of how she slowly rebuilt her health through mind-body work - and found her way back to life.