They stalk their prey with wide eyes and bared teeth. Like sonar, pinging off a target, their voices rise to an octave that could break glass and shatter stone. They come closer. Circling. Cackling. Corralling their victim with glee and guile. The prey frantically searches for an escape. Their heart races. Beads of sweat rollContinue reading “Huggers! Am I Right?”
Author Archives: Keri-lee Griffiths
Can You Hear Me Now
I’m the type of person that gets lost in daydreams. I spend hours staring up at the sky. My happy place is curled up with a decent story or walking alone on a quiet trail. I’m a thoughtful, sensitive, introvert who’s comfortable with the silence. I also talking about geopolitics and the complexities of internationalContinue reading “Can You Hear Me Now”
The Plague
It’s not hypochondria if you really do get sick all the time. Isn’t that what all hypochondriacs say? But it’s true! Argue with me all you like but I will not be swayed. My position is firm. My feet are grounded. I am not a hypochondriac! Yeah, I run out of a room when someoneContinue reading “The Plague”
I Will Have Order
I like it when my day is planned out to the minute. That’s an understatement! I need it? Yep, that’s better. Underline, caps lock, highlight it because I can’t tell you how much I NEED order. I get up at the same time every day, and I don’t set an alarm. My eyes open withContinue reading “I Will Have Order”
Double Shot
I was three years old when I was diagnosed with chronic renal failure. There was a mistake, an ego trip, and it all led to my life being interesting? Is that the right word? It wasn’t…boring? Wow. Okay. No, not even close, but I do understand the confusion. All you hear about are the explodingContinue reading “Double Shot”
Can You See Me Now
Have you ever been invisible? Looked through. Talked over. Scream and shout but no one hears you. Seriously consider walking through that wall over there because you must be a ghost. When my kidneys shut my body followed. My bones became brittle and every step created micro-fractures. My heart doubled in size. The fluid aroundContinue reading “Can You See Me Now”
The Bubble
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness has a profound impact on a life. It’s a thunderclap that reverberates through our bodies, minds, and families. It enshrouds our lives and takes over. It becomes our whole world. Before my diagnosis, I was a normal kid. I loved going to the beach, playing with my dog,Continue reading “The Bubble”
About Me
Hey there friends! My name is Keri-lee Griffiths and I’m a recovering human being. I was diagnosed with a chronic, life-threatening, illness at three years old. I’ve had three kidney transplants. I’ve been clinically dead multiple times. I’ve had more surgeries than I can count but I’m still here. Somehow, for some reason, I’m stillContinue reading “About Me”
This Is Me
So, I’m really going to do this? I’m going to write about life and offer words of enlightenment like I’m something special. Haha! Sorry, made myself laugh. Hahaha. Stop it! Wow, okay, I’m good now. Deep breath. Whew. Where was I? Right! I guess I could talk about living with purpose. Except, I don’t knowContinue reading “This Is Me”
