There’s a myth out there that dialysis is better than a kidney transplant, but I want to share why that’s simply not true. Dialysis can keep me alive, but it doesn’t give me the freedom and quality of life I need. I’m on peritoneal dialysis, and while it’s helping my body function, it’s exhausting, limiting, and disruptive. I have to plan my entire day around it.
My life has become a constant cycle of limitations, and it’s hard to ask for help. But a kidney transplant would change everything. It would allow me to be the mom my son needs, to live without the constant exhaustion, and to have the freedom to enjoy life again.
Living with kidney disease has its challenges every day, and the hardest part? Asking for help. It’s not easy to reach out and say, “I need a donor to save my life.” But I’ve come to realize that I’m not alone in this. The support I’ve received from all of you—sharing my story, spreading the word—makes every step of this journey worth it.
I’ve learned that finding a match for a kidney transplant is a challenge. Compatibility isn’t just about willingness—it depends on blood type, tissue compatibility, and other specific medical criteria. In fact, only about 30% of patients find a match from within their own family. This statistic is both eye-opening and heartbreaking, and it’s why I am reaching out to a wider community of potential living donors.
Every share, every word of encouragement, and every act of kindness creates ripples that bring us closer to that life-changing connection. I know that not everyone can donate, but you can still help by sharing my story with your friends, family, and social networks. When you pass along my message, you help spread awareness and invite someone who might be able to step forward and be that crucial donor.
I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who has shared my story and my need for a living kidney donor. A special thanks to those who have stepped forward—it truly means the world to me that you are even considering the possibility of donating.
