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Forget, Feel, Forgive
The gentle rhythm of neurodivergent self-care. A second night, and the twinge in my left side is back. Familiar now. Not dramatic, not alarming—just a quiet ache that reminds me I forgot the preventative paracetamol. Again. It’s strange how the body keeps score, even when the mind is busy with liturgies, logistics, and late-night thoughts. Continue reading
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Sacred Rhythms of Humility
Creation Speaks and Law Revives Psalm 19 greets us like an Irish dawn—each mountain and breeze declaring God’s handiwork. As someone on the autism spectrum and a dialysis patient, I find solace in repetition: the sunrise, the steady hum of the machine, the gentle lilt of birdsong. Like the psalmist, I delight in precepts that Continue reading
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A Station Not Yet Seen
Belfast calls, but I haven’t arrived yet. This journey—planned between dialysis sessions and sensory thresholds—is about more than trains and timetables. It’s a quiet act of defiance, a reclaiming of movement. I’m not chasing nostalgia; I’m watching the city unfold from the rails, one mile at a time. Continue reading
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🩺 Today’s Journey: A Vascular Scan with Sensory Sensitivity in Mind
Today I’m having a vascular scan to find a new AV fistula site—navigating sensory challenges with autism to ensure comfort and clear communication. Continue reading
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Hospitality and Care
The Rule of St Benedict commands: Let all guests that come be received as Christ. Continue reading
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A Prayer in the Dialysis Chair, in the Spirit of St Benedict
In the quiet rhythm of treatment, I offer each breath as prayer, trusting that even this routine can be transformed into grace. Continue reading
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Finding Community in a Dialysis Unit: A Journey of Connection and Resilience
I never expected to find friendship in a dialysis unit, but over time, the faces around me became familiar, then comforting. We share more than treatment—we share stories, laughter, and strength. In this unlikely space, I found a community that reminds me I’m not alone in this journey. Continue reading
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