I’ve written about the bravery of Trudy Lapinskis before. Well tomorrow tonight, those living in the East will be able to hear her courageous story on BBC1’s “Inside Out” programme at 7.30pm.

I spoke to Trudy this week and for the first time I have known her, she admitted to being in pain following a recent operation, yet she still hardly complains, despite the disfigurement caused by reflex sympathy dystrophy, believed to be the worst case of its kind in the country.

I’ve never heard her ask “why me?” Her sole aim is to raise awareness about her unusual condition so others do not suffer the same way. Her story deserves to be heard, she is an incredibly brave and selfless woman, an inspiration to us all.