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Chronically Terminal: Therapy thoughts through a terminal diagnosis
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Poetry AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 14 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This heartfelt collection of poetry chronicles a life marked by resilience in the face of relentless adversity. From the innocence of childhood at four years old, confronting a terminal diagnosis and having a transplant at six years old, to the turbulent years of young adulthood battling kidney rejection, dialysis, and the fight for survival .These poems reveal the raw, unfiltered emotions of a soul navigating life's darkest moments.
Through vivid imagery and honest vulnerability, the author shares the struggles of social isolation, the hope of a first transplant, and the devastating impact of a second diagnosis almost sixteen years later. As mental health challenges emerge, and the journey continues beyond the hospital walls, these poems become a testament to the enduring spirit that refuses to give up.
In these pages, you will find pain, strength, despair, and ultimately, a glimmer of hope. A story of survival, self discovery, and the unbreakable human spirit.
A powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is light.
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