We’ve just passed 1,000 members on Kidney Community!
This online community exists because people are willing to share honestly, support one another and show up with kindness and curiosity. Whether you post regularly, read quietly in the background or have just joined, thank you for being here 
To mark the milestone, we’d love to hear from you 
What has being part of Kidney Community meant to you so far?
Hello Admin. This forum has given me both moral and physical support and lifted my spirits during the’ iffy’ days I hope that I have responded positively to others and helped them too. Pleased that the forum has been such a success and look forward to using it in the years , (optimist), to come. What a great idea the forum is. Best wishes to all B
Thanks so much @Beanbag! And a huge thank you to you as well.
It’s been genuinely lovely to see how you support other members of this community. Your hints, tips and advice are so thoughtful and generous, and I’m sure make a real difference to people finding their way through similar experiences. Kidney Community is all the better for having members like you.
We really appreciate you being such a positive part of the space 
Brogan
What a nice thing to say. Thank you.best wishes B
Hello Admin
Huge congratulations on reaching 1,000 members! 
Being part of Kidney Community has meant having a place where people truly understand the ups and downs of the kidney journey. After a recent stroke I had to step away from the community for a while, but I’m now hoping to participate more and become more involved. I’m quite far into my own kidney journey, being on dialysis for the last three years, and I’d really like to give back by offering any tips, advice, and support that might help others.
Sometimes just knowing there are people here who “get it” can make all the difference. It can be a very lonely road to travel alone. Wishing the community continued growth and strength.
Shona
Hi @Shona!
Thank you so much for sharing this and huge thanks for your lovely words .
I’m really sorry you’ve had such a tough time recently, especially with your recent stroke, but it’s so nice to hear you’re feeling able to dip back into the community again. After three years on dialysis, the experience and understanding you bring is so valuable and it’s incredibly kind of you to want to support others too.
You’re absolutely right that having people around who really get it can make such a difference. We’re really glad you’re here! It’s people like you that make Kidney Community such a supportive place .
Brogan