Contact Us here at CKD Real Talk using the form below to share your story, ask a question about a post, or request a topic.
Thanks for stopping by and reaching out. I built CKD Real Talk to be honest, helpful, and real – so I want this contact page to be the same way. Whether you’re living with chronic kidney disease, supporting someone who is, or you simply found something on this site that connected with you, you’re welcome to send a message.
I read messages as I’m able, and I appreciate patience and respect. Some days are better than others, and real life comes first, but I do my best to reply when I can.
What you can contact us about
Here are the kinds of messages I’m glad to receive:
Questions about a post
If something I wrote wasn’t clear, or you’d like me to explain what I meant in plain English, send me a message. If you want me to write more about a certain part of my story – what it felt like, what changed at home, or what helped me cope – you can ask.
Topic requests
If you have a topic you’d like to see on CKD Real Talk, tell me. Some examples:
- navigating the emotional side of CKD
- family life while dealing with health stress
- what it’s like living with long-term appointments and lab work
- coping habits and routines that help
- hobbies that keep your mind steady when your body is going through it
Share your story (only what you’re comfortable sharing)
If you’re living with CKD too, you’re not alone. If you want to share a general version of your experience, you’re welcome to. You don’t have to share private details. Sometimes it helps just to put your story into words and know someone heard you.
If you’d like, you can also share what you wish people understood about CKD. That kind of insight helps shape posts in a way that serves real readers, not just a search engine.
Collaboration requests
If you’d like to invite me to share my story in an interview, podcast, guest post, or another respectful collaboration, you can contact me here. Please include:
- who you are and what platform you’re with
- what you’re asking for
- your timeline
- any links that explain your project
What I can’t do (and I want to be clear)
CKD Real Talk is a personal blog. I’m not a medical professional. That means I cannot:
- diagnose symptoms
- interpret your labs as medical advice
- recommend medications
- tell you what treatment option to choose
- provide emergency guidance
I can share personal experience and general information, but medical decisions belong with your licensed healthcare team.
If you’re dealing with symptoms that concern you, please contact your doctor or seek urgent care. And if you believe you’re having an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number).
Privacy and safety
Please don’t send highly sensitive personal information through this contact form. That includes things like:
- full medical records or test results
- insurance or account numbers
- social security numbers
- anything you would not want exposed if email were ever compromised
If you want to share something personal, keep it general and protect your privacy.
Use the form below and include:
- Name
- Subject
- Message
Messages are sent to reginamcjunkins7@gmail.com
If you don’t hear back quickly, it doesn’t mean I ignored you. It usually means I’m handling real-life responsibilities and will reply when I can.
Thank you
Thank you for visiting CKD Real Talk and for being respectful with your message. This site is built with honesty, and I want it to feel like a safe, grounded place for folks who need real-life encouragement.
Last updated: January 6, 2026