Rest, Refill, RechargeThere are 12 months, 365 days, and 8,760 hours in a year and somehow, there is still not enough time. Somehow we all...reactions1comment
Having SupportSpousal and family support can be a big help when suffering through a kidney failure. Especially the long hospital visits and the...reactions2comments
Mental Health During Stage 5 CKDFor those that have read previous articles of mine or follow my Instagram account miss__ckd, you know that I am currently sitting...reactions7comments
Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life with Chronic Kidney DiseaseHow ya’ll doing? Today, I want to talk about a topic that has been close to my heart since my CKD diagnosis...reactions3comments
The Power of Saying NoNo is a one word sentence and should be taken that way. Being diagnosed with lupus and chronic kidney disease at a...reactionscomments
Dealing With Chronic Kidney Disease and RelationshipsHow ya’ll doing? Recently, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). I really didn’t know I would have to handle many...reactions1comment
Confidence and CKDConfidence can come in many forms when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), like advocating for yourself, setting boundaries with others, talking...reactionscomments
Skin Issues I Have Faced While Living With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIn 2022, I had one of the worst allergic reactions I have ever experienced. It was like I had reptile skin. It...reactionscomments
Coping with the Emotional Impact of a CKD DiagnosisHow ya’ll doing? I consider myself a man’s man. Nothing can move or shake me, so I thought. When I was diagnosed...reactions6comments
My Experience With Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)I’ve been on peritoneal dialysis, or PD, for almost a year now, and it has been a learning experience. In the beginning...reactions12comments
From the Desert to the Dialysis ChairThe words that changed my life forever... "Sergeant Jones, I’m sorry to tell you this, but you have nephrotic syndrome, which is...reactions6comments
Kidney MedicationsThe medications used to treat chronic kidney disease can be very harsh to the body. The first drug I took was called...reactionscomments
DialysisA few months after my first kidney transplant, I came to the realization that my body was rejecting the kidney and my...reactions1comment
Traveling ImmunocompromisedDon’t you just hate when your doctor tells you you can't travel? I hate when my doctor tells me when or where...reactionscomments
Hemophagocytic LymphohistiocytosisIn 2018, everything was going great for me. I had moved in with my partner at the end of the previous year...reactionscomments
Bounce Back and Celebrate Your VictoriesLiving this life with a chronic illness has taught me that I am far stronger than I give myself credit for. I have...reactions2comments
Establishing BoundariesEven though you have those who love you, it is okay to set boundaries to be able to have the space you...reactionscomments
Introduction to Claire SachsIt’s always nice to know from whom you are seeking information and support, right? So, I thought I would introduce myself and...reactions1comment
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media PartnershipWe're looking to co-create content alongside patient leaders living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) that will appear...reactionscomments
FatigueFatigue can be a lot. I was never officially diagnosed with fatigue, but I have certainly experienced it many times. Imagine waking...reactionscomments
