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Ghosts from my past taught me about living in the present

Sept. 16 marked the three-year anniversary of my first near-death experience. In September 2020, I was hospitalized and then spent almost two months in the intensive care unit with multiple organs failing. After weeks of testing and interviews, doctors determined that I had atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, a…

How simple alternative medicines have helped my quality of life

Note: This column was updated Jan. 17, 2025, to correct that Soliris is an antibody therapy. This column describes the author’s own experiences with some alternative treatments. Not everyone will have the same response to them. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. I’ve always found alternative…

Facing the challenges of travel with a chronic illness

This year, I finally did something huge on my bucket list: I went to Greece. Santorini, to be specific. The white volcanic rock, the sea cliffs overlooking the caldera, the beautiful, iconic blue steeples, and even the flying dress photo shoots — I wanted to see it all. But when…