Reinventing Myself After My Kidney TransplantThis year in December will be 3 years post-transplant for me. There is this bizarre feeling I still have with myself that...reactions1comment
Me Versus My MedicationsThere are so many things that I believe I blocked out emotionally while coping with my chronic illness. But there are a...reactionscomments
Going On A Cruise While Taking DialysisMy son went on a 5-day cruise while he is on dialysis. When he told me that, I thought he had lost...reactions1comment
Race-Based Kidney Calculations: A Barrier That Should Have Never ExistedImagine fighting for your life on dialysis. Every moment counts as you wait for a kidney transplant. Then, you find out the...reactions1comment
Chronic Disease Day: Taking Control & Raising Awareness TogetherJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day, when we bring awareness to chronic illnesses. Chronic Disease Day highlights the experiences of those living...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects physical, mental, and emotional health. Yet, many people with CKD often have no visible signs of illness...reactionscomments
Why It Can Be Good To Have A Positive MindsetWhat if you are told you have a chronic health condition like chronic kidney disease? What if the doctor tells you that...reactionscomments
The Importance of Mental HealthWhen I was diagnosed with a chronic health condition, I was too young to understand the importance of mental health and how...reactions2comments
My Journey with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Decade of Questions and AnswersLiving with chronic kidney disease, or CKD, has shaped much of my life, though it wasn’t something I understood right away. When...reactionscomments
Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade MocktailWhen I created this recipe, it was a hot day of 96 degrees and the craving for lemonade was substantial. With my...reactions1comment
Sweet Heat Salmon SaladLiving with chronic kidney disease and being a chef has been one of the biggest blessings and my greatest weapon in my...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leaders: Chronic Kidney Disease Myths and MisconceptionsIn case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Chronic kidney disease is a common health condition...reactionscomments
Honey Garlic Butter ChickenFor those who want recipes for just yourselves to be quick and easy, this honey garlic butter chicken recipe will only take...reactionscomments
My Kidney Transplant MedicationsJoin me in this video as I share what medications I currently take since undergoing my kidney transplant. My medications are always...reactionscomments
My Kidney Transplant and My Renal Transplant NephrectomyIn 2014, I was lucky enough to receive a kidney transplant from the England Donor List at the age of 18 years...reactionscomments
Instilling Hope For Us With Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe most crucial first message we need to give to each other with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is hope. Do you know...reactions6comments
Dealing With Denial of Having Chronic Kidney Disease My husband and I are in denial that I have CKD. We haven’t acknowledged it at all or that something has taken place. I...reactions1comment
The Day I Found Out I Had Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe day I found out I had chronic kidney disease (CKD), was a day that will forever be carved into my memory...reactions1comment
My Mental Health Challenges With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI’ve only been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease for a short while now. Living with this illness has been a challenging experience...reactions4comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and AnemiaAnemia is when the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells or not enough of a protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is...reactionscomments
