Tag: Transplant Journey

Nov 01

The Mental Weight of a Transplant

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This isn’t just about your body. It’s about your head and your heart too. By the time you’ve made it this far—through the tests, interviews, labs, and endless waiting rooms—you might think the biggest hurdles are physical. But the truth? The hardest part often starts when the surgery ends. No one hands you a map […]

Oct 25

Raising Funds Without Losing Dignity

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“You don’t lose dignity by asking for help.You lose it pretending you never needed any.” When you’re facing the realities of a transplant—or any serious medical challenge—there comes a point when financial strain becomes unavoidable. Even with good insurance, costs pile up fast: medications, travel, time off work, co-pays, and all the unexpected in-betweens. And […]