# @kirstenalanaphotography on Facebook

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/734834941333423/posts/1435066711310239
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55232795-kirstenalanaphotography-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-15T19:07:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kirsten Alana (@KirstenAlana) — https://gondola.cc/KirstenAlana

## Caption

First, I want to apologize for the delay in sharing here, a BIG life catchup that you may have already seen on Instagram. 

Second: Sharing photos from Bergen, Norway [link to more in the comments] is an emotional close, of sorts, on a life-changing chapter. The cruise was the last international trip I took before I found out something may be wrong with my kidneys. Then may became there is. Then many tests and so many appointments later it was, “You have kidney disease.” A fact my body knew for some time but which wasn’t apparent enough to catch before becoming so serious that my 1st nephrologist glibly stated my kidneys were failing and there was nothing he could do. Super profesh! Great guy. 0/10 I do not recommend.

A few other opinions later and it was confirmed I am now a person living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). But that I’m not dying tomorrow. So good to know!

When I look back on these photos of Bergen, I remember being sad to be leaving Europe but so grateful to get to travel at all.

I’ll always be grateful for travel. I don’t know how my relationship with it will change, now. But I hope my travel days aren’t behind me completely. In 2026, and beyond, I hope be a transparent advocate for how full a life can still be lived with Kidney Disease.

❤️ As for all of you, I desire the healthiest and happiest of new years. Let’s continue into 2026 open to all the mysteries it may bring. Thank you for always being the best of communities. I’m the most grateful for you.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kirsten Alana | @KirstenAlana | https://gondola.cc/KirstenAlana | Photographer |

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