Alex Simmons
@AverageBlackMan
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No matter how much pain I'm in I truly know I'm blessed and thankful for this new journey 💚 #KidneyTransplant
Getting genetic testing for APOL1 variants is crucial for understanding your risk of developing kidney diseases, especially if you're of Central or West African descent. By knowing whether you carry these variants, you can take proactive measures to monitor your kidney health and…
I’m incredibly honored to be working with the @KidneyFund to help raise awareness about APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) and its impact on kidney health. . . Did you know that certain variations in the APOL1 gene are linked to a higher risk of developing kidney disease?…
Rooted like the trees around us, growing side by side 💚 #FathersDay
Today marks a significant milestone as we come together to recognize the Second National APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day. AMKD is a genetic condition that affects individuals of western and central African heritage, leading to a higher risk of kidney disease.…
Anyone dealing with chronic illness, please allow yourself the space to heal and begin letting go of any guilt you carry for not always being as productive as you think you should be—or as society expects you to be. You are valid. Your work is valid. Your rest is valid 💯…
You've reached a peak level in your evolution when neither praise or rejection holds any power to move you. At some point you've realized you're not doing any of this for approval. All that matters is you staying in alignment with your destiny. What a liberating place to be 💛
I genuinely do not believe people treat you how they feel about you. I believe they treat you based on the state of mind they're in
Embrace the randomness of life. Some days you'll feel like you're on top of the world. Other times you'll feel like the world is conspiring against you. Neither one of those situations represents your entire life. Part of the problem is we get caught up in idealistic fairytales…
Surround yourself with people who are passionate about visionary ideas, creative solutions, imagination, breaking cycles and shifting paradigms
I don't know who needs to hear this but let that thing go and let the Universe do its thing
Sometimes, people in survival mode aren’t able to prioritize healthy relationships because they’re just trying to meet their basic needs
Step back, let go of what drains you, and hold space for what restores you. You deserve the kind of quiet that brings you back to life
Unhealed trauma will have you second guessing people who are actually in your corner
Sending love to the part of you that’s tired but still hopeful, exhausted but still prayerful. I see the strength it takes to keep going when your soul is weary and your heart is heavy
Don’t be surprised at how quickly things fall into place once you let go of what’s been holding you back mentally, emotionally, and energetically