Intimacy, SEX & Relationships with Chronic Illness

[@renah6249]

I was diagnosed with a kidney disease at age 17 went on dialysis age 18 got a kidney transplant at age 24 went through a lot if my trust wasn't in God I don't know where I would be, Transplant 17 years going on 18 trust God for many more year when he is first everything will work out. Be prepared for the good & the bad but count it all Joy you are alive & well 🙏🏾❤🙌🏾

[@samariapandy5202]

Love to all of you going through this. 28yr old married mom of two here, diagnosed with lupus in 2018 after having the second child. Had a stroke at 25 in 2020 and was then diagnosed with kidney disease. Managed everything this far and was able to live a “normal” life, but Nov 2023 I had to start dialysis. Never imagined life being this way and they are ready for me to leave the center and try PD. I’ve been scared to research, that makes it real but I’m so glad I found this channel!!! We’ve got thisss and I’m so glad you’re doing much better now!!! 🙌🏾 There is hope!💜💜

[@jessykal3877]

As a newly diagnosed type one diabetic, this video was super helpful and is a gentle reminder that I am not alone. There is a whole community that goes through the same struggles. I admire your positivity and outlook on life dealing with chronic illness. I had to give you a follow! Thank you for this video

[@DawnRaven]

You are absolutely not alone!!! So glad you're here!!💕

[@Maria-jq4kl]

Thank you so much for this 🥹 I’m 27 and got diagnosed with kidney failure and been struggling. Trying to find a supportive group and friends who are in the same boat. My friends now are great but don’t really understand the struggle I face. So hearing you speak on this is amazing. Thank you ❤

[@DawnRaven]

You're young so I know how devastating it feels initially, I was diagnosed at 21 and felt the same. They can't relate, but still allow them to be a comfort and your sense of normalcy outside of your diagnoses. Everything is going to be fine.

[@ramshashahid2590]

Sometime people with chronic illness leaves you ...although u r being very supportive to them ..

[@candacegroomes9640]

Married person of a dialysis patient for over six years. Let me tell you we have pulled a tube or two....not good but not as scary as we thought. Now he is on hemo dialysis and things have changed again. We love each other and intimacy is still a struggle and we have been married 16years. I think when a person is chronically sick it's always hard to feel good enough for intimate times. I pray though everyday and I am happy he is still pushing it at 45yrs old...prayers for everyone dealing with dialysis.

[@cherishireland9194]

35 and doing all the tings to try to keep a marriage and mental sanity while full of tubes... I am about to buy a PD belt and transition away from bandages. I think I will always proffer to have the site bandaged up for cleanliness but I want to give my skin a break. It's hard to find a way to feel comfortable.

[@laureenejackson1441]

Dear Dawn. You are a gem beyond description. I just shared a few of your videos with a lovely young lady who is learning to do home dialysis. You are so encouraging and smart. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are helping so many people. People like you make this world a better place. 😊

[@DawnRaven]

Thank you so much. The self doubt that can arise from telling these stories can be immense, but when the story truly helps someone it eliminates some of the fear.

[@ishanemcdonald1307]

​@@DawnRavenHi

[@ramshashahid2803]

I was in love with a person with chronic illness but he left me did not get the reason still.. i just know that i loved him.. and wanted to stay.. but got rejection

[@destinybergeron3261]

My boyfriend has helped me feel so confident with my dialysis port to where I’ll wear a swimsuit (on pd) he’s never made me feel ugly or bad with my port and scars. It’s an amazing the support I have. I’ve been waiting 3 years and I wouldn’t be able to do this without him and my family

[@1inamille]

Thank you so much for this video. I have Type 1 Diabetes and wear an insulin pump (Omnipod) as well as a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor-Dexcom G6). In the past, even currently I struggle with insecurities about how I'm viewed with my medical devices. But honestly, everyone is supportive or "isnt bothered" by seeing them as i think they would be. 😊 This video was a feel good video to let me know that people who live with chronic illnesses are perfectly imperfect. Thank you for sharing your story and this topic 💛

[@dbaker2248]

You are the best. I’m prepping to start PD dialysis this week. My mom and I watch your videos and it gives me so much comfort. I know there’s a long road ahead but you videos make it all seem possible.

[@DawnRaven]

You can do it!!!

[@christopher091385]

You’re beautiful and any man would be lucky to find a wife with half the values of you. I watch your journey and you are like an amazing woman

[@DawnRaven]

🫶🏽 Thank you!!!

[@ValerieMoreno-l5q]

thank you for this video . im a hot mess right now i was just told i need to start dialysis. thank youuu

[@LovedbyYah]

Thank you for talking about subject .

[@NyssaSayWhat]

Been on hemo dialysis my entire 20s. Had no issue dating. Now I'm in my 30s and I am terrified of dating. All of a sudden I am so self conscious of dating while on dialysis. I pray I can recieve a kidney soon.

[@Moo_Mommie]

In prayer with you❤

[@NyssaSayWhat]

@@Moo_Mommie thank you ❤️

[@lachellewilliams6811]

I love watching you…this has helped me so much I’m going through this now

[@DawnRaven]

I'm so happy to hear that!! Thank you for watching.

[@ericamiller3585]

Prayers Lifted for you ❤❤❤❤

[@salinavance4291]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I just happened to be on Facebook and saw a shared KZbin post of yours. I bless God for all He has done for you. I can tell you’re a very strong, beautiful, intelligent butterfly. Although I don’t struggle with a chronic illness, I struggle greatly with my own insecurities. However, your video has encouraged my heart. May God continue to heal and make you sooooo much stronger. You also have a beautiful family. Be blessed always!

[@vanessaawilliams3780]

New Subbie. My son and I are in Dialysis. He does the PD at home,I'm going in for dialysis right now. We both have Lupus and it attacked our Kidneys. I love getting to know u and understanding daily routines 💜💜💜

[@DawnRaven]

You and your son? So lupus is hereditary? I hope you both are fending well.

[@LovedbyYah]

This is hard even with me having chronic respiratory failure.

[@loyal_kea]

Live your life!! 💜

[@DawnRaven]

#LYL

[@aprilforbes5863]

Thank you for this video as a married women I wondered if intimacy was off the table my husband just found out he has CKD and may have to be on dialysis soon.

[@DawnRaven]

It’s not! Kidneys may be struggling to work but everything else is just fine. 😊💜

[@debrajohnson3141]

hi beautiful Queen. God bless you❤❤

[@shawntruitt3514]

thank you for making the video.. am afraid of doing the treatment at home because of infection. how long have you been on treatment? i sit for 6 hours every sun, tues, thru sometimes i can not finish because my blood pressure drops to low for me.. after treatment am sore and pain all over.. do you have the same signs..

[@hewhoslapshoes]

I think this is hard as a male. Especially in going threw this and I'm 40

[@DawnRaven]

Yes, I'm sure it is for men who have the world on their shoulders. And for woman as well, who are constantly dealing with the social pressures of ridiculous beauty standards

[@allengrays199]

I have chronic kidney disease and trapped lung which makes it difficult to breathe, my girlfriend has been by my side but I don't feel sexual both of these illnesses have kinda destroyed my life I'm very lucky she hasn't left me

[@fareedqahmed]

May I please have a clone of her? My wife just walked away 10 years in the trash.

[@allengrays199]

@@fareedqahmed very sorry to hear that hang in there she obviously didn't deserve you

[@alphaomega1351]

​@Fareed Ahmed Great 👍! You should be celebrating 🍾. Now don't be silly 🤪 and make the same mistake again. 😶

[@DawnRaven]

That's beautiful. So you gonna put a ring on it or what? 💕

[@jamesfernandez9555]

Hello thanks for sharing. I have ckd too. My egfr is 8% maybe next week have parentonial dialysis and hoping some good person who can donate a kidney to me. I'm type B. Pls pray for me. God bless❤❤❤

[@Boss_01NewNew]

Girly U… know U… still beautiful 😊 no matter

[@lifestylewithjewels9837]

How do you have that conversation about being on dialysis and dating?

[@aleximalmgren5301]

I've never dated ( cos I'm never near anybody ) If Loved a woman like this All 'd be worried about is the logistics .

[@aleximalmgren5301]

In Australia apps are just a garbage dump for people nobody else wants .

[@DannyxDang]

🙏❤️

[@mist3rdj]

I've been 9n pd since 8/2022. This is something I'm going through now. My numbers were pretty bad the last couple of months I was doing great. Lost a lot of weight. Dating was not even a priority. Now everything is better and I feel that I can start dating again. I'm open at the jimle and tell anyone who I want to talk to hey. I have kidney disease an d on dialysis. Are you still interested.

[@shenayabright5201]

To late sis I have decided to be a nun! Now that I am ESRD.

[@diannedalangin3515]

Hi watching from philippines, How long did you take prednisone? And when your moon face go away?

[@DawnRaven]

Hey to the Philippines, my father is Filipino. 🇵🇭 I'm actually still on a very small dose, and although I've always had a round head lol my face is still not completely back to what it once was, but I'm not for certain if that's from the 5mg of pred or my healthy weight gain. As far as the noticeable moon face- a little less than a year

[@alphaomega1351]

Do you, well, do it? 😶