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I was a mess one night, a few days after I found out I needed surgery. I was feeling that kinda way when you just want a warm body to cuddle up next to. Slight problem: I am a member of the single ladies crew. But the universe so had it that I was driving home in the area of a …
For a split second my mother and I maintained the strong face: That defiant, fear no evil, I can do anything look you try to muster when facing the possibility of dying in three months. That moment passed quickly., and what came next was the puddle of tears. I mean, really, what do you say when the choice you are …
I have end stage kidney disease. If it sounds scary to you that is completely appropriate because it is scary as hell. End stage kidney disease is a chronic condition and it’s turned my world upside down. I was sitting in a conference room with a group of clients and one of them said: “Noelle, you need some rest. You look …