My name is Beverly Skilang, I am a dialysis patient. I have been undergoing treatment three times a week for the past seven years, starting in 2018. My journey into dialysis began because of complications from diabetes, which stemmed from an unhealthy lifestyle in my younger years. Despite my best efforts to follow my doctors' advice, I found myself relying daily on dialysis for my survival. Throughout this journey, I have leaned heavily on my faith and spirituality. I recogn

I’m a wife, a proud mother to one daughter, and a grandmother—soon to four beautiful grandbabies. I’m currently on peritoneal dialysis (PD) due to complete kidney failure in both kidneys, and I’m awaiting a transplant. I’d like to share my journey with you. Everything changed for me on March 27, 2022, a day that began like any other. For some time, I had been dealing with fatigue, swelling in my feet, and restlessness. That day, I joined my sister at a family gathering, pushi

When I was first diagnosed with kidney failure, it shook me to my core. I felt confused, scared, and overwhelmed by the question—why me? Everything I thought I knew about my life suddenly felt uncertain. Once the initial shock settled, my thoughts turned to the practical: How will I continue working? Will I be able to live my life as I always have? The reality is, I haven’t been able to work since my diagnosis. That’s been one of the hardest parts—not just because of the fina