Woman's Own

A WALK TOREMEMBER

Turning to look at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe it was my own reflection. Wearing a satin ivory gown with a lace bodice, I felt like a princess. ‘This is the one,’ I said to my mum with a smile.

It was December 2021, and I’d just picked out my wedding dress. ‘I can’t believe I’m getting married,’ I squealed as Mum wiped a tear from her eye.

For me, it was exciting, but for her, it truly was unbelievable. You see, this was a moment she had been told would never, ever

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