Kerly Joy Bwoga

As someone living with narcolepsy, a hidden disability that most people can’t immediately identify, the sunflower lanyard has become an essential part of my life. Before the lanyard, I relied...

I traveled from London, departing on a Friday evening and arriving at my destination Australia, Queensland, at 7:00 AM Sunday. The journey was smooth, and I managed to stay awake...

Navigating the corridors of healthcare systems can sometimes feel like a journey through a dense forest with no map. Each twist and turn brings new encounters, some smooth, others fraught...

Traveling doesn't start the day you get on the plane, train, or bus; I think traveling starts from the day you purchase your ticket. From that moment you hit preparation...

As an avid traveler living with narcolepsy, I have had a wide variety of travel experiences. Often times I travel with friends or people who know me and have an...

I not long ago had a poignant conversation with a friend who, like me, suffers from narcolepsy. Our discussion centered around the common yet distressing issue of fatigue and, more...

I went for lunch recently with a dear friend, someone I've known since I was 11. As we sat reminiscing, she posed an intriguing question: "What would you say to...

I love traveling and I love sunny warm weather. I will admit that with my narcolepsy, summer can be a little more taxing. But still if I am looking for...

Living with narcolepsy can be a challenge and is not always easy. One of the things that I struggled with in the early days of my narcolepsy was a feeling...

Dating someone with narcolepsy can bring unique challenges, but with understanding, communication, and empathy, you can build a strong and fulfilling relationship. Here's a guide to help you navigate the...

We have come to the end of 2023 and are moving into 2024. As with millions around the globe, a new year brings new goals, resolutions, ideas, and targets. We...

Recently I have been unable to get one question out of my mind: Is narcolepsy a magnet for other illnesses, disorders, and diseases? It has led to me to trying to answer another...

I recently heard this analogy: An introvert wakes up in the morning with 5 coins, and every interaction takes a coin, and at the end of the day, they're depleted. An...

I recently earned my barbering diploma. I will officially get my certificate in September or October. Last year, I decided to go back to school to learn a new skill...

Living with a sleep disorder can be a challenging and often isolating experience. Two out of the 5 sleep disorders I have are parasomnia and narcolepsy, both of which can...

I have a memory of a vivid hallucination with my narcolepsy. It's a traumatic memory. I remember feeling frightened. I remember running to get away from danger. I can remember charging from...

Something I have been wondering about recently is how similar our sleeping and dreaming habits are within a family. Are my vivid dreams, restless legs syndrome, and sleep paralysis just...

Since I was a small child, I have always appreciated representation. I enjoy seeing myself represented on television, in adverts, and in literature. I think this is something I recognize and...

I have a thirst for learning. I am always interested in developing a new skill, doing something new. I get restless and bored with the mundane. I crave a little...

I have been actively seeking out fellow people with narcolepsy for over 2 decades. I started out in online groups where I was talking with people online. Most of the...