The Narcoleptic Metamorphosis: From Social Butterfly to HermitGrowing up, I was always a social butterfly. I always had friends over, was always attending events like concerts and poetry nights. The last thing anyone would have called me... By Kerly Joy Bwoga4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Mum's the WordToday I would like to introduce my mother, Dorothy, as we commemorate 21 years since I was diagnosed. In this interview, I asked her to share her experiences of parenting... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Difference 17 Years MadeLiving with narcolepsy requires adaptability, realising that things will not necessarily remain the same. I have been living with narcolepsy for the last 2 decades. I have been through seasons... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sleeping Girl SummerIn the summer of 2022, London was hit with a massive heatwave, with the hottest day on record at 40°C / 104°F. I have always been a person who loves... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding My TribeBack in 2020, during the famous pandemic of COVID-19, something wonderful was about to start: something that would change the lives of all those who got involved. At that time... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Narcolepsy and Newton's CradleAlmost everyone can picture Newton's cradle: the 5 balls hanging in the centre with the one at the side constantly being knocked into the air. I've given it some thought... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Body Is Trying to Kill MeAs I sit here in the Kenyan countryside in the 32-degree (C) heat, I find myself reflecting on the crazy 3 months it took to get to this point. Back... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
If Cats Could TalkMy name is DJ Bwoga, and I am a Russian blue mixed cat. Kerly adopted me in December 2017. When I would think of adoption, I hoped to be chosen... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fairy Tales Don't Always End in Happily Ever AfterFor many years, I heard about the "miracle drug" called Xyrem. People from the United States of America who used it were saying it contributed to the reason they regained... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
International Travel With NarcolepsyTravel excites me for 2 main reasons: the anticipation of new adventures and the joy of seeing familiar faces. Travelling can be a stressful experience for me because no matter... By Kerly Joy Bwoga3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
More Than Just SleepMost people's first experience of narcolepsy is what is presented in movies or TV shows, the narcoleptic character falling into a deep sleep in the middle of a walk or... By Kerly Joy Bwoga4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We Sleep More Than We're Awake2020 was a challenging year. It felt like the whole world was a type 1 narcoleptic off their medication: out of control, unpredictable, and staying inside for their protection. COVID-19... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How My College Maths Teacher Saved My LifeWhen I attended sixth form college, I had to retake maths because I had passed all my general certificates of secondary education except that. I was heartbroken about this, but... By Kerly Joy Bwoga2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments