A journey of hope through severe mental illness, navigating the health system, and embracing recovery. [Content warning for suicide, abuse, rape, eating disorders, self-harm] Sedona is a biomedical student at the university of Bath with aims of contributing to future research relating to the physiological neurological affects of psychological trauma. She coaches and plays tennis, as well as being a keen sailor. With large followings on social media, Sedona contributes to raising mental health awareness and advocating for change as well as sharing her story to give hope to others. She has had multiple articles published in various newspapers and does activism work with charities. Sedona is in the process of writing a book about her journey and experiences and hopes to publish soon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx