The hardest part of my journey has been the constant uncertainty. I’ve been living with FSGS for most of my life, and while I’m incredibly thankful for the two kidney transplants I’ve had, I find myself back in need once again. The waiting game is never easy, especially knowing that the longer I wait, the worse my health will get.
Dialysis takes up 25-30 hours of my week, and while it’s more flexible at home, it’s exhausting. It’s affected everything—my work, my energy, my relationships—and it’s been draining both physically and emotionally.
But there’s still hope. The thought of receiving a kidney from a living donor is what keeps me going. A living donor means not only a faster transplant but a better long-term outcome. Kidneys from living donors last longer, and it would give me a chance to regain my energy and live a more fulfilling life. It means fewer limitations and more moments with the people I love.
I know the wait for a deceased donor can be a long one, but the hope that a living donor could step forward keeps me motivated. I just want the chance to live without the constant burden of dialysis. If you’re considering being a donor, please know that your generosity could change my life in ways I can’t even fully express. I’m ready to live again.
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