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@gingerw I actually reached out to the National Kindey Foundation, and they got me connected with a peer mentor, someone who has experienced the same thing. She had a transplant, and experienced and worked through her grief, and initally just having someone to talk to who has experienced the same things was and has been helpful. But I can't just keep talking about how sad I am about it over and over again. Thats not productive and it doesn't change how I feel to rehash it with her. She came to peace with it, and eventually I think I will be able to do the same. I just wish I could force myself to feel differently. I just feel like I am being ungrateful and wasting time with this grief that I can't seem to let go of. Thanks for your reply. It was very thoughtful.

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@shepn7 The people who donated to your second chance at life, did so knowingly. For decades I have been registered as a donor, and hope that when I no longer need this physical body, parts will be able to help another person. You can wonder about what the donor's life would have been like, what milestones they will not experience themselves, and vow to yourself to make a difference, do something in their honor.

Would you try thinking along those lines and tell me how that makes you feel?
Ginger