KidneyTalk®

What helps you stay positive and keep setting goals when kidney disease brings unexpected challenges?

What has helped you find hope, strength, or a sense of community during changes in your kidney care?

What helps you keep pursuing the people, goals, and moments that matter to you while living with dialysis?

How has your own experience changed the way you understand or support someone facing a health challenge?

RSN 24th Annual Essay Contest 1st place Winner - Deepti Bahel. What choice, person, or source of support has helped you keep moving forward through a difficult time—and what did it make possible for you?

Who has shown you compassion during a difficult time, and what did their kindness mean to you? RSN congratulates Grace for sharing her story and sharing how she remains positive while waiting for a kidney transplant.

What helps you accept a difficult change in your life—and who or what has helped you feel less alone along the way? RSN congratulates Robin Kellogg for her essay "Acceptance is Easier Said Than Done" Read her essay on our website and learn her story.

If you or somebody you love is managing #kidneydisease, you're not aone. Join us for Sunday Support Group. Share your story, connect with others, and discover the wisdom in the #kidneycommunity. Our groups are at no cost to join, and you can register on our website!

RSN congratulates all of this year's Essay Contest contestants, including the winners and 13 honorable mentions. Thank you for your courage, honesty, and thoughtful contributions. Take a moment to read these inspiring stories on our website! #kidneydisease #kidneywarriors

Everyone should know their creatinine level. 15yrs after my 4th transplant, today’s creatinine results are normal .8. I’m grateful for these lab results and for the gift of health. Health is wealth. Have a wonderful day! — Lori Hartwell

If you're feeling stuck in a rut with renal-friendly recipes, come and join us Wednesday!

Come and join our book club this Sunday, October 18th at 4:00pm PST to discuss The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. If you haven't finished (or read!) the book but want to come hang out with some like-minded folks in the #kidneycommunity, we'd love to see you.

The holidays are coming, and delicious food is everywhere! Join us to learn how to make informed choices, stay in control, protect your health, and still enjoy the season. We're meeting Wednesday, October 21st at 1PM PST. Register online!

Crafting is an amazing way to get out of your head, into your soul, and connect with your inner world. Join us for Get Creative online next week, Thurs 10/15! Registration is free on our site. We'd love to see you there 🍂🍁

If you or somebody you love is managing kidney disease, you're not alone. Join us for our monthly Tuesday Support Group at 2pm PT. Share your story, connect with others, and discover the wisdom in the kidney community. Our groups are at no cost to join. Register on our website!

Our online “Get Creative” meetup for people who have kidney disease is always a good time and This Thursday we’re getting a little extra crafty. There are no fees to attend. Sign-up rsnhope.org/rsn-events/rsn-z… #kidneywarrior #kidneydisease

Does the kidney diet have you wondering what you can actually eat? You're not alone! Join us this Wednesday at 1:00 PM PT for our monthly Kidney Disease Diet Support Group. Sign up here, there are no fees: rsnhope.org/rsn-events/rsn-z… #dialysisdiet #kidneydiseasewarrior

Vanessa’s podcast episode is up and we love hearing about her journey. She is thriving and has overcome so much. Listen to the full episode on the website rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/kidne… #kidneydisease #kidneytransplant #kidneytalk

We want to hear YOUR story! RSN's annual essay contest now open for submissions! Tell us your experience with #kidneydisease and get your story told, win a prize, and connect with the #kidneycommunity rsnhope.org/kidneytalk/a-new…