Michæl McFarland Campbell

When the words come at 4am, I write.
Because my mind doesn’t follow clocks—
it follows grace, rhythm, and the quiet clarity of night.
This is autistic prayer. This is holy noticing. #ActuallyAutistic #WritingAsPrayer

Glad to hear that Unite were helpful.

Today’s Journey: A vascular scan with sensory sensitivity in mind This scan is an important step—but for someone like me, who is autistic and experiences heightened sensitivity to light and touch, it’s not just a medical procedure. It’s a sensory experience that …

Heading in for a vascular scan today to find a new AV fistula site. Navigating autism-related sensory challenges with hope and advocacy 💙

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#DialysisJourney #AutismAwareness #InclusiveHealthcare #AVFistula #SensorySensitivity

Department of Social Protection office

Fantastic to see a new office being created in #PortLaoise love to see the #GovIE branding.

⏳ Dialysis diaries: a day of beeps, battles, and breakthroughs Today’s dialysis session was tumultuous, starting with machine alarms and a switch from HDF to HD, ultimately concluding early. Despite this, clearance and fluid removal were above target, pr…

Dialysis today was chaotic—alarms, a switch from HDF to HD, and an early wrap-up. Still, clearance beat the target. A tough moment reminded me: resilience matters more than perfection. #DialysisJourney #ProgressNotPerfection
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Undetectable, breathable, endurable In recent months, I’ve established a routine amidst health challenges, including thrice-weekly dialysis in Port Laoise which fosters reflection. My HIV remains undetectable with daily medicat…

Three days a week I sit for dialysis. One pill keeps HIV undetectable. A new inhaler, easier breath. Ten years since I last saw a respiratory specialist—and it’s time. Chronic illness doesn’t define me, but it shapes my rhythm. #HealthJourney #LivingWell hivblogger.com/2025/07/08/u...

Mid & East Antrim will hold their first ever Pride parade this year in Ballymena on 28 June.

M&EA are going to need a lot of us to show up for reasons that should be obvious given what's happening in the town atm.

Numerous counter-protests have already been registered.

This is what Pride is about

And the good news is results from 2025-01-02 Viral load undetectable. CD4 270. So, ℞ Juluca six months. Stop Dapsone. #UEqualsU.

Another day another medical appointment. This time in Dublin at Beaumont Hospital. For my #HIV checkup.

Collar and insignia of the Order of St Patrick

A vintage st Patrick’s day card with a free background, a blue shield with a gold harp, a white flag with a red saltire, shamrocks, and an Irish view.

Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️

White cat hiding in a laundry basket

Niamh has found a new hiding place. One reason for keeping the laundry under control. #cats

You are a robot ?

So not school as I understand it. Which was what I asked.

2? That seems a bit young.

What age do kids start school then? Where I grew up it was age 4.

So how old?

What does sixth grade mean?

I do wonder if it is end of life care, when eating may be easier to stop.

Well, played for Mass this morning. Now in cafe for breakfast. Feeling a bit better. Though still feel like my haemoglobin is too low. FBC was taken on Friday at #dialysis results tomorrow I hope.

A cat atop my coat of arms.

A lovely image showing our cat Scholastica († 2025-02-05) holding her arms sitting on my arms impaling Andrew’s.

Icon of S. Charles, King and Martyr.

The veneration of Charles I as a martyr ⚓️ skcm.org/about-s-char...

A white shield with one purple ermine spot. With a cat supporting a shield with my and Andrew’s arms.

Our eldest cat Scholastica of course in this family has to have arms. Much love shown by Sivane in illustrating them. I love the crest with the cat supporting my arms. A lovely touch.

Scholastica is still with us, not in any pain, but oh so very, very old.

In ED. Influenza. Prayers for healing please.

Today’s dialysis complication was the extra layers worn due to the low temperature! 8.4kg extra weight on. So only 77.4kg in reality. Weight on arrival 85.8! DMBoots were 1.6kg of that! So set to take 1.5litre Bp 160/109 HR 87 Hb 11.9

Results from 2024-07-18 CD4=290. VL<40. So finish Dapsone. Back to clinic in 6 months. #HIV #healthresults

Christmas wreath surrounding my arms and those of my husband with a scroll saying Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Back to dialysis today. Up 1.5kg.
Goal 2.2litres. BP 181/123 HR 85. Ens of therapy 17:16.

Windows smashed and anti Sinn Fein graffiti daubed on community building amid village row A Broughshane community building had its windows smashed and was targeted with anti Sinn Fein graffiti overnight.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther... Windows smashed and anti Sinn Fein graffiti daubed on community building amid village row.

People complaining about SF doing this make themselves the thugs. It was the Deputy Mayor who was in attendance. I condemn the violence.

Sitting on dialysis this afternoon. No weight gain because of lack of food in hospital yesterday! So, taking 800 ml off to cover the tea I got today here. Going well today. Happy today.

Navigating a Cold Night: Asthma, Emergency Care, and Gratitude A bitterly cold night turns critical Last evening, after my dialysis session, I started the familiar walk toward the station. Andrew was going to meet me on the way to take me home. The night was b…

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#asthma #EmergencyCare #Gratitude