But You Don’t Look SickHow many times have we heard that one? I am a gun-ho, high-spirited, life-of-the-party type of person. Yes, I might be having a...reactions10comments
I Didn’t See The Symptoms Of Chronic Kidney DiseaseMy son was 40 at the time told me he had chronic kidney disease. The first thing I said was, "Are you...reactions3comments
Helping a Loved One Through Kidney TransplantKidney transplant is a life-saving treatment for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. And care partners are essential...reactionscomments
Things They Don't Tell You About Chronic Kidney DiseaseBefore my mother left us, I was her caregiver for a few years. She had developed several illnesses over her 88 years...reactions1comment
How Tired Can Your Body Get With CKD?When I see my son, the first words out of my mouth are, “how are you doing?” His response is always "I’m...reactionscomments
Why Do People Treat You Differently With CKD?I was talking to my son the other day and he said that there are days that he doesn’t even know who...reactionscomments
When A Loved One Gets Diagnosed With Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen my baby boy, who was 40 at the time, told me he was in chronic kidney failure, I didn’t know how...reactionscomments
The Role Of A Caregiver While Managing CKDIf you're living with kidney disease like me and going through end stage renal failure, you'll know how important of a role...reactionscomments
Grandma, I Want to Give Daddy A Kidney"Grandma, I want to give Daddy a kidney." These were the words my 17-year-old grandchild muttered to me. She knew she had...reactionscomments
Caring For My Father With Chronic Kidney DiseaseFirst off, my father is 90 years old and has plenty of health issues. I was thinking the other day about how...reactionscomments
My Husbands Dietary Patterns Which May Have Lead to CKDToday, I want to share a personal story with you about my husband’s journey with chronic kidney disease (CKD); about how his...reactionscomments
Things You Need to Know About Stage 3 Kidney DiseaseMy husband was just diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. He doesn’t show emotions, but I told him that we really need...reactions2comments
Parenting An Elderly Person With Chronic Kidney Disease: The Challenges and StrategiesParenting a child with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can present many challenges and difficulties. But how about your adult parent who has...reactionscomments
A Wife’s Guide For Taking Care Of A Husband With Chronic Kidney DiseaseMy husband’s health and well-being are my top priorities as a devoted wife of almost 27 years. We took vows that said...reactions2comments
Chemo Is Not Just For CancerIt surprises me how people do not realize that just because you are getting treated with chemotherapy does not mean you have...reactionscomments
Emotional Wellness With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you are a mom of a child living with CKD, the emotional weight feels like we have it too. Oh, by...reactionscomments
When The Caregiver Needs Privacy As A PatientI have been a caregiver for years. But when I got my kidney scare, along with a few other things, I was...reactionscomments
The Importance Of Self-Care As A CaregiverCaregiving is such an important task. But what’s more important is how to go easy on your own self while being there...reactionscomments
What Does Death Do Us Part Really Mean?My son has known his wife since middle school. They have been married for 18 years and have 3 beautiful children. They...reactionscomments
Learning From Someone With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI am a mother to my youngest son who was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at age forty. He is forty-five now...reactions1comment
