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🧸 Otto the Autism Support Bear

Otto doesn’t speak. He stays. A hoodie, some trousers, and a sensory paw that says the most. Continue reading
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Dialysis, Decisions, and Sticky Blood: A Gentle Pause

When haemoglobin climbs too high, even helpful treatments like Aranesp need a rethink. In today’s post, I reflect on a quiet clinical decision to hold off the injection—and why listening to your body (and your nurse manager) matters. A small pause, a big partnership. Continue reading
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Discipline. Vision. Sanctuary.

In the rhythm of dialysis, between fire and blessing, a sacred story unfolds. Continue reading
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Memory. Mercy. Light.

On this island, remembrance is sacred in its complexity—where silence becomes liturgy and music becomes mercy. Continue reading
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Humility. Rhythm. Light.

A cloak never left behind, a call heard by the sea, and a good word given when nothing else remains—this is the quiet mercy of being held. Continue reading
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Wilderness. Presence. Resistance.

What happens when scripture meets the dialysis chair? A psalm, a prophet, and a wilderness walk with Christ offer unexpected clarity, presence, and strength. Continue reading
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Warm. Fluffy. Thanks.

Three mornings, three stacks of pancakes. Andrew, you’re spoiling us. 🥞 Breakfast sets the tone for the day, and you’ve made it feel like a celebration. Warm, fluffy, and shared with care—what more could we ask for? Continue reading
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Threshold. Wilderness. Beloved.

On a quiet Thursday, far from the noise of machines and expectations, this reflection traces the contours of sanctuary, summons, and surrender—where the wild voice prepares the way and the beloved is named in the stillness. Continue reading
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Three Pancakes. Done. 🥞

Three more pancakes to start the day right!Used up the last of yesterday’s batter and they turned out golden and perfect. Big thanks to Andrew for the mix—you’ve officially earned pancake legend status. Here’s to small wins and sweet mornings. Continue reading
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Refuge. Exile. Return.

A quiet reflection on finding God in dialysis chairs, disrupted routines, and the sacred margins of life. When the world feels too loud, this is a space to breathe. Continue reading
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Shake. Pour. Love.

🥞 Morning made sweeter thanks to my husband! He whipped up delicious pancakes using Odlum’s shaker mix—just add milk, shake, and pour. Simple, quick, and absolutely tasty. Grateful for the breakfast treat and the love behind it 💛 Continue reading
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Cloak. Crack. Light.

What if the sacred begins not with certainty, but with cracked tiles and quiet waiting? This reflection traces a path through shadowed sanctuary, fragile bodies, and the light that chooses to fall where we sit—not where we stand. Continue reading
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Coat. Bear. Grace.

Reflections from the dialysis chair—on presence, partnership, and the stories still unfolding. Dialysis takes it out of you. The hours are long, the movement minimal, and the body feels like it’s been borrowed by a machine. For me—an autistic gay Irishman living in Kildare and receiving treatment in Port Laoise—it’s not just about the treatment.… Continue reading
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Shelter. Warmth. Gratitude.

“November’s chill reminds us how lucky we are to have warmth, shelter—and the strength to keep going.” Continue reading
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Reflection: The Sacred Cycle

This week begins again. Not with fireworks, but with quiet courage. Dialysis isn’t just a medical routine—it’s a sacred rhythm of survival. A new reflection on NeuroDivine explores the grace hidden in repetition, and the strength it takes to keep showing up. Continue reading
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Joy. Reverence. Presence.

On St Malachy’s Day, three scriptures whisper a quiet call: walk with joy, speak with reverence, feed with love. A reflection shaped by silence, rhythm, and the sacred art of tending souls. Continue reading
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Hashtag. Joke. Realization.

Turns out #PCRMWG wasn’t just about pop culture—it was about autism. And apples. And Doctor Who. Continue reading
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Hidden. Held. Honoured.

When the crowd expects polish, mercy climbs a tree. This week’s reflection traces the quiet courage of being seen—coat on, note folded, presence enough. Continue reading
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Brightness. Silence. Cloak.

A quiet reflection for All Saints’ Day—where Wisdom walks with those who eat alone, where silence is not exile but grace, and where the cloak is never forgotten. Continue reading

