November 2nd, 2024 — the day when my reports showed elevated creatinine concerning my nephrologist. My legs were swollen, and I could feel the water retention in my body. My doctor did not say for certain that I needed to start dialysis immediately — he gave some medication and asked me to see if the […]
About Raghavendra Satish Peri
When Silence Speaks Louder
Sometimes, it’s the silence that feels more unbearable than the loneliness of life. I sit here in the dark, contemplating my life choices at 2 AM. I hear nothing — not even a dog barking or the sound of passing vehicles — and the silence in my room makes the voices in my head grow […]
Weekend Outing Costs
This afternoon, while talking to a friend, the topic of going out during a weekend popped up. We were discussing that there were so many public places in the past where people used to hang out and that were safe. Now, going out means either going to a restaurant, a pub, or a mall… most […]
Losing My Tempor
It has been a few years since I lost my temper. Yesterday, however, due to a combination of things, my day was disrupted, and one thing led to another—I lost my temper at the dialysis unit. Initially, I was asked to come in at 3 PM for dialysis. When I reached there at 3:20 PM, […]
When People Don’t Believe I’m Blind
One of the most difficult questions I had to navigate is proving that I am blind—whether in school, college, or within society. Most people do not believe that I am blind and think I make it up. Their theory is simple: I look perfect, my eyes are not deformed, and they do not look like […]