My kidney was failing and I knew it was time to get better care

For the last long while I've had to prioritise my health. I didn't feel safe in the hospital I attended for the care of my kidney transplant. Nine months ago I had accidentally discovered that my kidney was failing within the next 18 months. The way I'd been treated in that hospital up to that filled me with terror and I knew I had to try for better. This is the start of my journey to a new kidney and getting the best care everyone deserves.  I knew I had to leave and I knew the journey would put a strain on my weak body. I was still recovering from major illness in my colon so was very weak. I knew though I had to try for better even with my body waning. Considering how ill I was it was madness to embark on the journey, yet it was even worse to stay. My decision was made.  As Graham Weaver says: "Everything you want is on the other side of "worse first." But when you can get comfortable being uncomfortable, you can have nearly anything you want in this life". I wish I'd found the webinar with this saying on Youtube back then but, it's reassuring to discover this week.  I'll update you on my journey as I go. This initial episode now s to give a brief outline of how I got here and why it's important to advocate for you, always.