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Keiran 23 years old living in London. Sharing my life experiences of how I have dealt and currently dealing with a life long illness

My wish is to spread my story for others to feel comfortable about speaking about theirs. life is a rollercoaster and mine has been full of ups and downs that I want to share.



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A Return to Writing

It’s  been a few years since I last had the thought to write again. Life reached a point where I needed to return to something I knew once helped me make sense of things. October 2023 marked three years since my last blog post — a post where I began to explain just one of the many health conditions I live with.   Three years later, a removed bowel, a liver transplant behind me, and the possibility of another diagnosis ahead,  it’s  clear that these experiences have taken a significant toll on me — both physically and mentally. Without fully realising it at the time, the trauma and hurt  I’ve  been carrying have led to an overwhelming cycle of on-and-off depression over the last two years.   There are many things  I’ve  been able to achieve in my 29 years on this planet. But feeling loved — and having genuine love for myself — are not among them.   My name is Keiran “Mandell” McPherson. Some of you know me as “ Keekz .” At the age of 15, ...
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