Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
Welcome to Scarred, Not Silent, a podcast where I open up about life with kidney disease, the transplant journey, and the healing that comes after. I'm Rodney, a kidney recipient, life coach, and social worker who's lived through dialysis, disability, and the quiet moments nobody talks about.This space is real talk for resilient souls. Whether navigating your chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or just curious about what it means to start over with a second chance, you're in the right place.Here, we keep it honest. We keep it hopeful. And most of all, we keep going.New episodes drop every Monday and Friday.Let’s breathe deep, live rooted, and walk this journey together.
Scarred Not Silent: Stories from the intersections of survival
The Long Walk to SSDI: Finding Space Between Pain and Purpose
This week, I pause to honor my family as we grieve the passing of my uncle. At the same time, I continue to process my own recent job loss, a weight that has tested my identity and my faith. Yet, in the middle of loss, an unexpected gift appeared. Through my wife’s persistence, I decided to begin applying for SSDI.
What surprised me most was the decision and the walk to the office. Each step gave me distance from my circumstances and a new perspective on how to face them. In this episode, I share how I used the OPA method, Observation, Process, and Action, to silence my self-doubts and uncover resilience in places I did not expect.
Join me as we explore how grief, loss, and even government paperwork can reveal lessons of endurance, clarity, and the quiet power of walking forward.
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