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Getting to know me

Allow me to introduce myself… I’m Keiran, a 23-year old-Londoner of St Lucian and Jamaican heritage. 

I’ve decided to start this blog as a place to share my experience of battling an illness and overcoming obstacles that I have risen from and navigating adult life. 

After recently going through a major operation to help control my illness, I have found myself in a place where…

 I’m happy to share my story with you all.
I have two older brothers and a sister, a close group of friends and family who have shared my journey and given love and time that has helped me get to this point with the illness. 

The journey has been long and difficult, it has been a strain mentally and physically but I am pleased to be in the position I am today.

I hope you can take something from my future posts whether it be for yourself or for a relative or friend who may share my experience. 

Please share this post and I will be back with more to share information on the illness and how I’ve dealt with it.


 Keiran


Comments

  1. UnknownSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    Thanks Keiran for sharing your journey with us. Looking forwards to the next blog. Remain blessed, forever in my heart, love and God bless Auntie E

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  2. UnknownSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    Amazing and courageous, Keiran! I look forward to seeing more. Love and blessings! Meena ❤

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  3. Special.D.Saturday, 11 April, 2020

    Absolutely Amazing , I admire your transparency in being open, honest and sharing your story with others. A true inspiration....

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  4. UnknownSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    I am very proud of you Son for sharing your personal experience about what you have been through. You are Strong you are Loved and you are Blessed. Love you Dad x

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  5. UnknownSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    Good Evening Dearest Cuzz Keiran. Blessed Passover and Easter weekend I blessed to heard from you and Thanks to my Lord Andsaviour Jesus Christ .For his Miracle Touched on your Health. You and The Extended Family are in my Prayers. Plz Keep The Faith And Keep on Keeping on in the Name of love Dearest Cuzz. Love you Lots.

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  6. UnknownSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    Hey Kieran, so very proud of you! Our Heavenly Father truly has you on a mission. Thank you for sharing your journey. Cannot wait to read your next post. Stay blessed. Much love. Kaz 😊

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  7. RabiaMSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    Hey Kieran ❤️, I’ve watched your journey, and I can see how much happier and healthier you are looking lately, God has a lot more in for you, you are meant to survive and be stronger! Rabs xx

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  8. UnknownSaturday, 11 April, 2020

    Hi Keiran, you truly have a testimony. Your strength and courage through your journey has been pretty remarkable. Ypu are definitely becoming a mighty man of God. As you contine to depend on God let His joy be your strength.
    So proud of you for sharing your story.
    Remain blessed Norma xx

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  9. AnonymousSunday, 12 April, 2020

    You’ve showed tremendous strength & courage bro. Just by the comments alone you can see how loved you are. Glad to see everything is well and I’m looking forward to your upcoming posts ��������. Shaq

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