The Kidney Awareness Society Inc.

The Kidney Awareness Society Inc. The Kidney Awareness Society mission is to share awareness and other strategies to people who suffer

09/11/2026

When Dialysis Met 9/11

September 11th changed everything in an instant.

For me, the shock of what happened in New York was mixed with another fear: I needed dialysis, and Manhattan was locked down.

Thankfully, I was able to receive treatment the next day.

Some memories never leave you.

09/09/2026

Dialysis Warriors…
Don’t Forget the Good Days 💚
Kidney disease can make the hard days feel loud.

But every now and then, you get a day where treatment goes smoothly, your energy feels a little better, and life feels lighter.
Those days deserve our attention too.

When a good day comes, notice it. Appreciate it. Hold onto it.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 💚

A Different Kind of Freedom 💚This picture takes me back to after receiving my new kidney…There was a time when some of t...
08/27/2026

A Different Kind of Freedom 💚

This picture takes me back to after receiving my new kidney…

There was a time when some of the foods on this table were things I personally had to limit or avoid while on dialysis.
So after receiving my new kidney, seeing them sitting there together hit a little different. 😄

Every Kidney Warrior’s diet is different, so always follow the guidance of your own healthcare team.

But for those who’ve lived it…
IYKYK. 💚

08/24/2026

Sometimes the things that scare us most in the beginning become the things we eventually learn how to face.

I’ll never forget my first impression of a dialysis unit. Looking back now, I can smile at it—but in that moment, the fear was real.

If you’re new to dialysis, give yourself time to adjust. 💚

For years, I was the one living with kidney disease, but I was never the only one affected by it.My children lived this ...
08/21/2026

For years, I was the one living with kidney disease, but I was never the only one affected by it.

My children lived this journey with me. They saw the difficult days, the uncertainty, the treatments, and the times when Dad simply wasn’t feeling his best.

But they also gave me something kidney disease could never take away: another reason to keep fighting.

Sometimes we fight because we want to live.

And sometimes we fight because there are people we love who we want to keep living for.

To every parent fighting kidney disease: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 💚

08/19/2026

Kidney disease can have your mind racing, treatments, labs, appointments, tomorrow.

One thing that helped me through some difficult moments was learning to consciously breathe. Not trying to solve everything at once. Just slowing down, becoming present, and giving my mind a moment to settle.

Sometimes a few quiet minutes can make a difference. 💚

08/13/2026

Kidney disease can bring some difficult days. Treatment can be rough. Your labs may disappoint you. Sometimes you’re simply tired of dealing with everything that comes with this journey.

But a hard day is a moment—not your whole story.

Rest if you need to. Regroup if you need to. Just don’t count yourself out. Tomorrow is another page. 💚

08/10/2026

Some days the victory isn’t feeling strong. It’s simply showing up anyway.

Kidney disease can ask a lot of us physically, mentally, and emotionally. There’s no shame in admitting that some days are harder than others.

Give yourself permission to be human while you keep moving forward. 💚

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

There’s an old saying:“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”Living with kidney disease has taught me just how true ...
08/05/2026

There’s an old saying:

“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”

Living with kidney disease has taught me just how true those words are.

Every setback, every treatment, every moment of uncertainty has shaped who I am today. The storms weren’t easy, but they taught me resilience, patience, gratitude, and hope.

If you’re facing a storm today, don’t lose heart. Keep your hands on the wheel and keep moving forward.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 💚

07/28/2026

We never know when a simple conversation might make a difference.

Sometimes the greatest lessons don’t come from lectures. They come from someone who has walked the road before us.

None of us can make another person’s decisions, and we shouldn’t try. But we can share our experiences with kindness, respect, and the hope that they might encourage someone to pause and think.

If my journey with kidney disease, nearly 30 years of dialysis, and a kidney transplant inspires even one person to take their health a little more seriously, then every conversation is worth having.

One quiet conversation. One small choice.

If you’ve ever had a conversation that changed your life, I’d love to hear your story in the comments.

You are not alone. 💚

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