I’m sorry I have been a bit quiet of late, we’ve been hibernating. It’s a word no-one ever wants to hear, a loaded word that carries a heavy emotional and psychological weight, which can make it a difficult topic for many people to discuss openly. It is a word that often associated with fear, uncertainty, … Continue reading Day 1,671: Little C & Me
Hey there readers, it’s been a while. You may decide I've been listening to too much Enya after reading this... Hippies have been spotted in this area...
As regular readers will be aware, earlier this year I started to experience a recurrence of the condition that caused my kidney failure (IgA Nephropathy). Little is understood about this auto-immune condition, which occurs when a germ-fighting protein called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in the kidneys. This causes inflammation that over time, can cause … Continue reading Month +48ish: Self-Advocacy equals Growth
The concept of work as a central aspect of our lives is deeply ingrained in our culture. While the idea of work-life balance is widely promoted, it may be misleading and distracting from the true meaning and purpose of life. Work is not inherently part of life, and achieving balance is not simple for many. Ultimately, life holds more importance than work, and finding individual purpose is crucial for true happiness.
Month 40ish: Matter of the heart. Eleanor Roosevelt said that you should “Do something that scares you every day”. Today my scary thing was not, for example, accidentally ordering decaf, or picking a fight with an angry hedgehog. Nope, today I went for a run.
Year +3: Third Time's a Charm. Today I celebrate three years since my life changing transplant. It’s safe to say I have now arrived somewhere, although it’s not quite where I expected.
I did it. I completed the 2023 London Marathon. What an incredible, crazy, and emotional experience. It was a day I'll never forget, and I loved every second of it.
This post is about my Kidney Donor Chris. It also comes with a content warning as it discusses Suicide.
Month +31: Plague Vol. 2 A second bout of the plague has set me back somewhat, but I won't be perturbed, London is 7 weeks away and I will be ready...
We all know the feeling. the long nights and soggy weather stretch ahead of us endlessly, and we're feeling blue. But I'm grateful for where I am right now. Happiness isn't for people who need it, it's for people who want it.
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