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Holly Wakelin

Nice to meet you I’m Holly. 23. Born with one left kidney that has kidney disease. My function has been slowly decreasing ever since I was born and when I say its been a journey… It’s been a journey. Read more.

Growing Up With CKD

I was born with one left kidney that has chronic kidney disease. So, honestly, I've never known any different from the life...

By Holly Wakelin

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Setting Boundaries With Chronic Illness

I don't know about you, but this is possibly one of the hardest sides of living with a chronic illness that I...

By Holly Wakelin

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Embracing Chronic Kidney Disease

When I was in my teens, I honestly couldn’t care less about my health for context I am now 23. I was...

By Holly Wakelin

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