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Machines. Mercy. Meaning.
In the long, measured hours of dialysis, I began to notice how healing is carried not only by machines and medicine, but by the people who sit beside us, the families who steady us, and the landscape we carry within. This hymn‑poem grew from that stillness—a way of naming the courage found in ordinary care,… Continue reading
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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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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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