Life on hold: The story of a 28-year-old nurse fighting for life against kidney failure
Completing nursing school may mark a proud beginning of a fulfilling career for most young adults, financial independence, and a bright future of saving lives. But for Patience Appau Owusu, a 28-year-old trained nurse, graduation did not lead her to work at hospital wards but rather saw the wards become her unusual home as she […]
Patience Appau Owusu, a 28-year-old nurse, is fighting for her life against stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Upon graduating from nursing school, she expected to work in a hospital ward, but instead, the wards have become her home as she is admitted multiple times. Patience's condition, a result of an autoimmune disease called lupus, led to her kidneys failing, leaving her dependent on dialysis and in desperate need of a kidney transplant.
Her daily routine consists of numerous dialysis sessions, and she relies on her mother for even the most basic daily needs. Patience's life has been put on hold, and she feels sad comparing herself to her peers who have not faced this illness. Despite the challenges, she remains determined to overcome this adversity.
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