Send us a textIn this inspiring conversation, Gill Castle shares her remarkable journey from a traumatic childbirth experience to becoming the first person to swim the English Channel solo with a stoma. She discusses the challenges she faced, her mental health struggles, and how she turned her experiences into a positive force by founding the charity Chameleon Buddies, which supports women affected by childbirth injuries. Gill's story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of community support, as she continues to advocate for awareness and change in the realm of childbirth trauma.Gill is a middle-aged mother of a teenage boy, who has a permanent stoma after the traumatic childbirth of her son. After a diagnosis of severe mental health issues following the birth, including PTSD, Gill was medically retired from her job as a police officer. During her subsequent recovery, Gill has established an international charity dedicated to supporting women in the UK and Kenya to adapt to life after childbirth trauma or stoma surgery. In 2023, Gill became the first person to successfully swim the English Channel solo with a stoma, which was recognised by the Guinness World Records. TakeawaysGill Castle is a former police officer and mother who faced severe childbirth trauma.She has a permanent stoma due to complications from childbirth.Gill became the first person to swim the English Channel with a stoma.She raised £10,000 through her Bikini Challenge to support women injured in childbirth.Gill founded the charity Chameleon Buddies to help women adapt to life after childbirth injuries.Her mental health struggles included PTSD after her traumatic experience.Gill emphasizes the importance of resilience and turning negative experiences into positive actions.She is climbing Kilimanjaro to raise funds for a hospital wing in Kenya.Gill advocates for the Birth Trauma Association and MASIC charity.She is also writing a book about her experiences and journey. Sound Bites"I'm going to prove you wrong.""I ended up raising £10,000.""I believe that people are like chameleons."Insta @hearmeroarhere Facebook Hear Me Roar YouTube @hearmeroarhere Get in touch: [email protected] or via our website hearmeroarhere.com

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