by Trudy Triumph | Apr 28, 2016 | Featured, Kidney Health, My story
About six months ago I was diagnosed with Third Stage Renal Failure. A wake up call for sure and I flipped of course because I am not the stoic sort. Please do not think bad of me, yes I grew up with Love Story too, I just do not want be the one saying long goodbyes....
by Trudy Triumph | Jan 21, 2016 | Featured, Fighting Bladder Infections, Health, Kidney Health, My story, Uncategorized
Just as this blog, TrudyTriumph.com has evolved and progressed over the past few years, so have I. I started the blog to unload thoughts regarding the fear and anxiety I experienced as a urological patient with neurogenic bladder and bowel. As my body continues to...
by Trudy Triumph | Nov 28, 2015 | Bladder Infection, Bladder Pain, Featured, Good Attitude, My story
I realize lately I have been complaining a lot about my well being. I apologize for that, but since I feel rotten and this is my blog, you get to ride along. Personally, kidney- bladder infections are the pits. I have been letting my family practice doctor handle my...
by Trudy Triumph | Nov 9, 2014 | Convenience Tips, Coping Strategies, Featured, My story, Reminder to use your intermittent catheter, Urine
Having coping strategies in place is more than important and necessary for a healthy productive life. Our goal is to go out and live our lives. Often pain is involved, concerns for possible embarrassment if we have an accident, and a factor of feeling isolated because...
by Trudy Triumph | Nov 3, 2014 | Empathy, Good Attitude, My story
Yes, I have a physical disability. Sometimes I don't feel that great but I try to make the best of my life. I want to be your cheerleader: to let you know that after taking care of your body there is still time to laugh and live...
by Trudy Triumph | Sep 8, 2014 | Empathy, Faces of Neurogenic Bladder, Good Attitude, My story
Dear Readers, So, for my 100th blog post I want to say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR BEING A PART OF MY HEALING. MY BODY MIGHT BE BROKEN . . . BUT MY SPIRIT SOARS BECAUSE OF YOU. You have changed me from adopting a self-pitying attitude to...
