The early days after a kidney failure diagnosis can feel like a blur. There’s a lot of information.A lot of new words.A lot of decisions that suddenly feel urgent. And in the middle of all of that — you’re still just you, trying to make sense of what’s happening. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, that’s completely […]
Starting peritoneal dialysis is more than a medical transition — it’s a life transition. There’s a lot to learn, but more than that, there’s a lot to adjust to. Your routines, your sleep, your space, even how you move through your day. We created this guide from real patient experiences — to help you feel […]
Journal Prompts & Questions for Your Doctor
A grounding set of prompts and questions to help you process what’s happening and feel more prepared for medical conversations.
When you first hear the word dialysis, you don’t just get information—you get opinions.From Google, from friends, from someone’s cousin’s neighbor who “knows someone.”And suddenly, you’re sorting through a whole lot of dialysis myths that can make everything feel heavier than it needs to be. So let’s clear a few things up—patient to patient. Myth […]
Caring for someone on peritoneal dialysis is more than helping with a treatment — it’s stepping into a role you may not have expected, but one that matters more than you know. There’s a lot to learn.But more than that, there’s a lot to hold. The routines.The responsibility.The quiet moments no one else sees. We […]
One of the strangest parts of starting PD isn’t always the treatment itself—it’s explaining it to everyone else. Because suddenly, you’re not just learning something new…You’re translating it. To your parents.Your friends.Your coworkers.And sometimes to people who mean well… but have absolutely no idea what to say. If I could sit next to you, here’s […]
