While Turia was faced with an unimaginable process of rehabilitation, she says a small circle of friends and family stayed and kept her sane.
This included her mother, grandmother, now-fiancé Michael and a special friend named Mary who would call and send Turia flowers regularly.
But Turia understands people deal with tragedy in their own way.
'You can be there for someone in your own way, whether it’s cooking, driving someone somewhere, sending flowers, or leaving a note,' she added.
Turia now has a son, Hakavai, aged one, with her fiance Michael.
Incredibly, Turia still regularly competes in Ironwoman competitions, marathons and triathlons.
Her self-help book is full of pearls of wisdom for kids and teenagers struggling with body image and mental health.
