In this episode of I'm in Control, I take you through one of the most challenging phases of my life – living with end stage kidney failure. I talk about the shock of discovering my kidney function had dropped to 12%, the emotional strain of hiding this from my family, and how my dad became my lifesaver as a matching donor. I share what it was like managing dialysis, from scheduling treatments around work and university to learning to live with the restrictions it imposed on my life. Despite the struggles, I reflect on the support I had from my partner Aaron and how I maintained control through it all. This episode is a testament to resilience, preparation, and the power of a strong support system.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Discovering my kidney function was at 12%

00:59 - Introduction to kidney disease and living with a silent illness

02:55 - Celebrating my 18th birthday and preparing for my kidney transplant

06:10 - Working part-time and managing the decline in my health

09:09 - My first overseas trip to Bali with low kidney function

10:39 - The emotional weight of hiding my diagnosis from my family

14:05 - Starting dialysis: what it involves and how I managed it

17:10 - Life on dialysis: restrictions, scheduling, and the physical impact

19:28 - Preparing for my kidney transplant: Dad becomes my donor

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