Guess What Happened Again
Guess What Happened Again
About an hour ago, it happened again.
A recruiter from #Nextdoor viewed my LinkedIn profile.
That makes this the 8th #Nextdoor employee to do so — and the 2nd recruiter — since I began publicly documenting and questioning #Nextdoor’s leadership decisions, process breakdowns, and refusal to engage in open dialogue.
Let’s be clear about the pattern:
I raise concerns about #Nextdoor disabling comments on LinkedIn.
I document silence from #Nextdoor leadership and the absence of blog updates.
I offer an olive branch, real CX expertise, and actionable solutions.
There is no response — publicly or privately.
And then… another #Nextdoor employee quietly checks my profile.
This isn’t a coincidence anymore.
It’s visibility without engagement—observation without conversation.
And that’s the core issue.
#Nextdoor positions itself as a platform for connection — neighbors, businesses, and communities coming together. Yet at the corporate level, the behavior is the opposite: no comments, no replies, no acknowledgment, no dialogue. Just watching from the sidelines.
If you’re curious enough to look, you’re interested enough to talk.
I’m not hiding. My posts are public. My critiques are direct. My intent has been consistent from day one: make Nextdoor better by addressing broken processes, accountability gaps, and leadership blind spots.
To #NiravTolia and the leadership team:
Engagement doesn’t happen through profile views. Trust isn’t built through silence. And connection doesn’t exist without conversation.
An Olive Branch — With a Plan
Let me be explicit: I’m willing to help.
This doesn’t require hand-wringing or PR spin. It requires process, systems, and accountability.
I know an exceptional QA leader — Karen Romero — who can help stand this up properly. Together, we can:
Build clear moderator standards and expectations
Create consistent, fair, and transparent moderation workflows
Replace subjective “feelings-based” enforcement with analytics, metrics, and scorecards
Implement QA reviews, coaching loops, and continuous improvement
Measure outcomes that actually matter: trust, consistency, and user experience
This is how platforms mature.
This is how confidence is rebuilt.
This is how momentum is regained.
And yes — this deserves a real budget. If #Nextdoor can fund ads while disabling comments, it can fund the operational backbone that sustains community trust.
I’ll repeat it: this was never about noise.
It’s about building something better — and doing the work to support it.
If this many people inside #Nextdoor are paying attention, then the next step is obvious.
Stop watching.
Start talking.
The door has been open the entire time.
#Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability #CustomerExperience #CX #QualityAssurance #TrustAndSafety #CommunityTrust #ShareholderVoice #ProcessImprovement
Full Steam Ahead… or Full Stop? — A Dialogue on Silence
Narrator: It’s been 11 days since #Nextdoor last meaningfully reached out, engaged, or connected with anyone on LinkedIn — and no updates on blog.nextdoor.com either.
Let’s discuss what “full steam” and “maximum effort” look like.
Me: “Hey #NiravTolia, anyone from Nextdoor want to talk? LinkedIn? The blog? Anything?”
Nirav Tolia: “…”
C-Suite Member #1: “We’re aligned.”
Me: “Aligned with… silence?”
C-Suite Member #2: “We’re being thoughtful.”
Me: “Thoughtful looks a lot like inactive.”
Intern: “Should I post something?”
Clown: 🤡 honks horn “Careful! Comments might appear!”
Mime: 🤐 (acts out ‘community,’ then locks an invisible comment box)
Me: “This is supposed to be ‘full steam’?”
Narrator: No posts. No dialogue. No acknowledgment. No blog updates. For a platform whose mission is connection, this is a strange way to end the year. To shareholders and investors: Silence at the finish line isn’t a strategy. It’s a signal. If this is how 2025 closes, it’s fair to ask what kind of momentum — if any — 2026 opens with.
Doors are still open. The olive branch is still on the table. Karen Romero & I will develop a plan.
A conversation is a start.
Your move.
NielFlamm.com
#Leadership #Accountability #Execution #Nextdoor #CX #CommunityTrust #ShareholderVoice #FinishStrong #NiravTolia #Silenceisntastrategy
You Can’t Claim a Connection While Disabling Conversation
This screenshot was taken from Facebook on December 29, 2025, at 9:15 PM Eastern — and the most telling part isn’t the ad.
It’s the line at the bottom:
“#Nextdoor for Business has limited the ability to comment.”
Someone at #Nextdoor had the opportunity to publish this post — and intentionally turned off comments.
Let that sink in.
#Nextdoor claims to connect neighbors and businesses, yet when businesses and users are presented with messaging about growth, feedback is disabled.
No dialogue. No engagement. No accountability.
And before this gets framed as “one detractor being loud” — I’m clearly not the only one. Limiting comments is a preemptive move. It signals anticipation of criticism, not confidence in the product or the message.
This is how #Nextdoor ends 2025?
I’ve extended an olive branch publicly and professionally. I’ve offered help, insight, and real CX/process solutions. I’ve received no response — not even a “thanks but no thanks.” No form letter. No acknowledgment. Just silence.
How does #NiravTolia allow a platform built on community to shut down conversation repeatedly?
How does #Nextdoor reconcile its mission with actions like this?
If comments are a risk, that’s not a moderation problem — that’s a trust problem.
So the real question is no longer about 2025.
What is in store for #Nextdoor in 2026?
Because connection without conversation isn’t a connection at all.
#Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability #CustomerExperience #CommunityTrust #SocialPlatforms #ShareholderVoice #CX #Transparency
How You Finish the Year Is How You Start the Next One — A Warning for #Nextdoor
How a person — or a company like #Nextdoor — finishes the year is often the clearest indicator of how the next year will go.
Wrapping it up early, going quiet, or mentally checking out does not breed momentum. It doesn’t build confidence. And it certainly doesn’t inspire trust — especially when that company is #Nextdoor, a platform built on visibility, engagement, and connection.
That’s why the silence from #Nextdoor matters.
As of December 19, 2025, it has been over a week since #Nextdoor has posted on LinkedIn or updated the #Nextdoor blog. No engagement from Nextdoor. I don't see a message from Nextdoor leadership—no visibility from a company that depends on daily participation and trust.
Which raises a fair question:
Did #Nextdoor, under #NiravTolia, throw in the towel on 2025?
Leadership obsession shows up in the details — especially at the end of the year. Finishing strong requires presence, urgency, and belief in what you’re building. When #Nextdoor goes silent, it sends the opposite signal: disengagement.
This should concern #Nextdoor shareholders and investors.
When #Nextdoor (#NXDR) went public on November 8, 2021, it reached a high of roughly $13 per share. Today, NXDR sits near $2.18. Markets don’t punish effort — they punish lax execution, disengagement, and lack of conviction. And those signals are increasingly visible in #Nextdoor’s behavior, not just its balance sheet.
This attitude is a warning sign. Silence at the finish line often predicts stagnation at the start of the next race. There are no holidays for success. There is no “we’ll pick it up next year” for #Nextdoor leadership.
Momentum at #Nextdoor is either maintained — or lost.
How #Nextdoor closes the year tells shareholders, employees, users, and investors exactly how seriously Nextdoor is taking the next one.
#Leadership #Execution #FinishStrong #Accountability #Nextdoor #ShareholderAlert #InvestorWarning #BusinessDiscipline #NoDaysOff
4:30 AM, Dialysis, and a Flat Tire — Finding Joy Anyway
At 4:30 in the morning, the world is quiet. No traffic. No noise. Just darkness, cold air, and routine.
I stepped outside to head to dialysis — and there it was. A flat tire.
Of course it was.
In that moment, frustration would’ve been easy. Early mornings, treatment days, and unexpected problems usually stack the odds against joy. But something different happened. I paused. I laughed. Because this is life — messy, inconvenient, and completely unscripted.
The joy isn’t in the flat tire.
The joy is in still showing up.
The joy is in adapting, solving, and refusing to let a small setback define the day.
Dialysis teaches patience. Recovery teaches perspective. And mornings like this remind me that joy isn’t about perfect circumstances — it’s about choosing how you respond when things go sideways before sunrise.
#DialysisLife #EndStageRenalDisease #ChronicIllness #FindingJoy #Resilience #LifeUnscripted #KeepShowingUp
I Stumbled Into PowerPoint Cameo—and I’m Not Going Back
While updating my deck to tell my recovery story, I noticed a feature I’d never used before: Cameo. No clue what it was, so I did what we all do—I hit the interwebs.
Turns out, #PowerPoint Cameo lets you embed the presenter directly into the slides. When you’re sharing in #Zoom, #Teams, or #GoogleMeet, this is a game-changer for engagement and presence.
This is a fantastic resource for Instructional Designers, L&D pros, and facilitators who want to ditch the tiny speaker box and design more human, engaging learning experiences.
👉 Great explainer here (worth bookmarking):
https://bit.ly/ppt-cameo-overview
(shortened)
Let’s get rid of the mini speaker box. More Cameo. More connection.
#InstructionalDesign #LearningAndDevelopment #PowerPoint #PresentationDesign #VirtualTraining #AdultLearning #EdTech #Storytelling
🚨 SCAM ALERT: TikTok “Car Deals” Are NOT Real 🚨
If you’re seeing TikTok videos advertising brand-new trucks or SUVs for impossibly low prices — this is a scam. Period.
Here’s how it works 👇
🔹 The fake deal
You’ll see posts claiming things like:
“Full price $8,000.”
“Down payment $400.”
On vehicles that actually retail for $50,000–$70,000+. That alone should stop you cold.
🔹 WhatsApp = red flag 🚩
They’ll push you off TikTok and onto WhatsApp instead of:
A dealership phone number
A verified business website
A physical address
Why WhatsApp?
Harder to trace
Easier to disappear
No consumer protections
Often tied to overseas scam rings.
Legitimate dealerships do not conduct sales this way.
🔹 That “down payment” isn’t a down payment
It’s not going toward a car.
It’s not refundable.
It’s simply a cheap, tempting amount designed to:
Feel “affordable”
Lower your guard
Get some money from you quickly.
Once you send it, they’re gone.
🔹 Who they target (and exploit)
This scam preys on:
People living paycheck to paycheck
Those with bad or no credit
Anyone desperate for transportation
Folks unfamiliar with absolute car pricing
It's cruel. It’s intentional. And it’s predatory.
🔹 Reality check
No one is selling a brand-new GMC, Ford, Toyota, or Chevy for a fraction of its real value.
If the price looks insanely, unbelievably low, it’s because it’s fake.
💡 What we can do
Call it out
Educate others
Share real information
Report these accounts
Talk to friends & family who might fall for this.
With awareness and community action, we can shut this down.
📣 Please share this post
📖 Read and share the full breakdown on my blog: NielFlamm.com
If this saves even one person from being scammed, it’s worth it.
#ScamAlert #TikTokScam #CarBuyingScam #financialliteracyy #ConsumerProtection #PredatoryScams #SpreadAwareness
📚🖍️ Books 2 & 3 are here!
I just got Books 2 and 3 of the Color for Recovery series, and I can’t wait to bring them into recovery centers—along with big crayons to keep everything safe and accessible.
Creative outlets matter in recovery. Coloring creates space to slow down, reflect, and reset—sometimes without words.
👉 Want to purchase the books on Amazon?
Head here!
Small tools. Real impact. 💙
Funny How Transparency Gets Attention 👀
After I publicly wrote about offering my services — and the expertise of Karen Romero — to help #Nextdoor improve its output, processes, and overall experience… guess who viewed my LinkedIn profile about 30 minutes later?
A #Nextdoor recruiter. (I did tag a few)
There’s no need for speculation—just observation.
To be clear: this isn’t about “gotcha” moments or posturing. It’s about something much simpler — there is a real, fixable problem, and experienced operators are raising their hands, saying we can help.
I’ve spent over 20 years in CX, process improvement, accountability, and learning. Karen is an exceptional QA leader who can quickly and effectively build scorecards, metrics, and a culture of moderator accountability. (And to be fair — she doesn’t even know I’ve mentioned her yet.)
This all started because the system is broken — and instead of silencing feedback or watching quietly from the shadows, the better move is obvious:
👉 Let’s all talk.
Open dialogue. Real engagement. Adult leadership.
The door is open.
Find my contact information on NielFlamm.com.
#Leadership #CustomerExperience #ProcessImprovement #Accountability #Nextdoor #Transparency #QualityAssurance #ShareholderVoice
When Process Fails, Trust Erodes — How We Got Here with #Nextdoor
This crusade started for a simple reason: the #Nextdoor process is broken.
It began locally. An unpaid moderator in my community flagged one of my selling posts as spam because I listed more than one item in a week, when I asked exactly where the Terms & Conditions state that limitation, no one could answer. The appeal process? Broken. Messages went unanswered. The inbox went silent.
So I did what many professionals do when internal channels fail — I spoke up on LinkedIn. Those posts were removed. Then, comments on official #Nextdoor posts were disabled entirely, eliminating engagement and connection—directly contradicting #Nextdoor’s mission statement.
Then #NiravTolia blocked me.
So I became a shareholder. And I didn’t stop.
I’ve also noticed something recently: #Nextdoor has largely stopped posting. And I get why. At this point, you’re damned if you post, and damned if you don’t. That’s a no-win situation — and exactly why it’s time to stop avoiding the issue and come to the table and talk.
What makes this more troubling is the contrast. Nirav appears on podcasts discussing doing the hard thing and teaching values, yet his actions—both publicly and internally—show avoidance, not leadership. #Nextdoor wins PR awards that read like fluff pieces, but when I asked for help supporting neighbors facing real food anxiety during a government shutdown, the response was silence.
That’s how we got here.
This is a call to come to the table:
#NiravTolia
I bring over 20 years of CX experience across multiple industries. I believe in process improvement, measurement, accountability, and delivering an exceptional experience. I can build moderator learning programs, define expectations, create governance, and articulate a learning vision — with something that isn’t taught in a deck: an A+ blood-type attitude toward leadership and ownership.
And I’m not alone.
I know an exceptional Quality Assurance leader: Karen Romero. Karen can quickly stand up moderator scorecards, performance metrics, and QA processes — and identify improvement opportunities immediately. I’ve worked with her in two different verticals. She’s the kind of operator companies regret not engaging before someone else does.
To be transparent and fair: Karen does not know I’m referencing or soliciting her expertise here. This is my professional assessment of her capabilities based on past work together.
To be clear, this was never about seeking a role.
It was about making #Nextdoor do what it claims to do — connect neighbors. Right now, it isn’t. There is a real, fixable need.
Karen and I can help you get there.
My contact info is on NielFlamm.com.
Your turn.
#Leadership #CustomerExperience #ProcessImprovement #Accountability #Nextdoor #CommunityTrust #Governance #QualityAssurance #ShareholderVoice
Marty Supreme: Grit, Ego, and Popcorn
I saw Marty Supreme, a film loosely based on a true story, and it’s a raw anti-hero character study about ambition and obsession. It’s uncomfortable at times—and that’s what makes it work.
Caught it at Regal Cinemas with a garbage can-sized popcorn and a gallon of Pepsi Zero (Boo, I prefer Coca-Cola Zero).
👉 See my full thoughts on NielFlamm.com → Movie Reviews
#MartySupreme #MovieReview #AntiHero #FilmThoughts #RegalCinemas #PopcornAndSoda #Movies
🔥 What In-N-Out Can Teach Every Brand About Consistency, Quality & Long-Term Value
Watching the recent reel on In-N-Out Burger’s philosophy reminded me why some brands become cultural icons—not by chasing every trend, but by staying true to what they do best: consistency, quality, and brand integrity.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2013456409436772
Despite investor pressure over the years to diversify the menu or expand more aggressively, the Snyder family leadership held the line on simplicity and operational excellence. They’ve remained family-owned, avoided franchising or going public, and focused intensely on doing a few things exceptionally well—fresh burgers, excellent service, and strong employee support. I
The result isn’t just strong customer loyalty—it’s a case study in sustained brand strength.
Contrast this with what we’re seeing at Nextdoor:
📉 Stock performance reflects gaps in execution, product relevance, and community trust.
📉 Users and shareholders alike have raised concerns about monetization strategy, trust & safety, leadership transparency, and lack of clear differentiation.
📉 The platform struggles to deliver consistent value across markets and demographics.
This is the opposite of what In-N-Out intentionally built by sticking to a disciplined approach.
Key Lessons Nextdoor Could Adopt
✔️ Focus on core value delivery before diversifying revenue streams — Make the user experience great and unmistakable first.
✔️ Consistency wins — One exceptional thing done right builds stronger loyalty than many average things done poorly.
✔️ Employee (and community) experience shapes brand perception — Invest in support, tools, and accountability for your teams.
✔️ Quality > speed of growth — Scaling without excellence erodes trust and stock value alike.
In short: Doing less, but doing it better, creates the kind of culture and brand equity that outlasts market cycles. Just like In-N-Out has done for decades.
Medium
Nextdoor has incredible potential—but potential alone isn’t a strategy. Consistency, clarity, and customer-centered execution are. Let’s build something Nextdoor’s community can believe in again.
You can see more of my ongoing analysis, commentary, and unfiltered takes on Nextdoor by visiting NielFlamm.com, where I break it all down in depth.
#Leadership #BrandStrategy #Consistency #QualityFirst #Nextdoor #InNOut #BusinessLessons #ShareholderValue #CommunityTrust
Bringing the Message on Christmas 🎄 | A Ride Along to Detox
On Christmas Day, while most people were home opening gifts or sitting around the table, I did something that grounded me in what recovery is really about—I went to a detox behavioral health facility to bring a recovery meeting.
This wasn’t about checking a box or feeling good about myself. It was about showing up and sitting with people who are at one of the hardest points in their lives. People who may be scared, uncomfortable, uncertain, and wondering if change is even possible.
I took you along for the ride.
In the video, I talk honestly about what it felt like to walk into the facility on Christmas, the conversations that mattered, and why bringing meetings into detox and treatment centers is so critical. For many people, that meeting might be the first time they hear hope spoken out loud—from someone who’s been there and lived through it.
Facilities provide safety and structure. Recovery meetings bring connection, experience, and proof that life can look different. When the two come together, something powerful happens.
If you’re in recovery, consider volunteering to bring a meeting. If you’re struggling, know this: people are showing up for you—even on Christmas.
🎥 Watch the full ride-along and my reflections:
Videos → Recovery
#Recovery #Detox #BehavioralHealth #ServiceWork #BringingTheMessage #ChristmasInRecovery #OneDayAtATime #RecoveryCommunity #Hope #VideosThenRecovery
🔥 “24/7 Hustle” — Not Letting Off the Gas, Even on Christmas
I just watched this reel from Robert Herjavec — a reminder of what relentless execution looks like in real time: consistent energy, unstoppable drive, and discipline that doesn’t clock out.
https://www.tiktok.com/@realrobertherjavec/video/7584983140138061087
It brings to mind one of my favorite lines from #Heat:
“That’s 24 hours, round-the-clock, day and night, we never close, open seven days a week.”
That’s how I approach my work — not just Monday through Friday, not just when it’s comfortable… even on Christmas.
To @Nirav Tolia & #Nextdoor, let’s be clear: I’m not letting off the pedal. I’m here to engage in dialogue, build mutual understanding, and drive outcomes that benefit all stakeholders. I’m a shareholder, an engaged contributor, and someone who won’t quit on progress or accountability.
Champions stay in the arena. They don’t take breaks from consistency.
Let’s talk. 👇
#RelentlessExecution #AlwaysOn #Leadership #ShareholderEngagement #Nextdoor #Consistency #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMindset #movie #alpacino
Fistulagram Yesterday. Dialysis at 3 AM Today. No Pause Button.
Yesterday was rough — no sugarcoating it.
I went in for a fistulogram, and this one hurt. A lot. The kind of pain that stayed with me after the procedure was technically “over.” I left hoping that was the hard part… only to realize my body hasn’t gotten the memo yet.
Fast forward a few hours, and the alarm goes off for a 3:00 AM dialysis chair time. Little sleep. Sore. Drained. But still getting up, still showing up, because that’s the non-negotiable part of living with End Stage Renal Disease.
Today’s events are the aftermath — the physical fatigue, the mental fog, and the reality check that this cycle doesn’t politely space itself out. It stacks. And you deal with it anyway.
I’m documenting today’s follow-up and how it all plays out — the day after the procedure, the early-morning dialysis, and what it actually feels like to push through.
👉 Watch today’s events on Videos → End Stage Renal Disease on NielFlamm.com.
#EndStageRenalDisease #ESRD #DialysisLife #Fistulagram #ChronicIllness #PatientLife #3AMDialysis #NoDaysOff #RealLifeHealth #KidneyFailure #NielFlamm
🚫 When “In a Rush” Isn’t an Excuse: Bad Parking at Harris Teeter Rivertowne
Christmas Eve.
Busy parking lot.
People rushing in and out of Harris Teeter Rivertowne.
And yet — none of that excuses what happened here.
In the same parking lot, two vehicles managed to completely ignore basic parking rules and common decency:
A white pickup truck parked across a clearly marked handicap access aisle — no handicap plate, no placard hanging from the mirror.
Another vehicle parked over the line, taking up space meant for others.
Let’s be crystal clear:
👉 Handicap parking and access aisles are not “temporary convenience zones.”
👉 They exist so people with mobility challenges can safely get in and out of their vehicles.
Just because:
It’s Christmas Eve
The store is busy
You’re “only going to be a minute”
…does not give you permission to park like an idiot or take a space you’re not entitled to.
For many people — amputees, wheelchair users, parents with mobility equipment — these spaces are the difference between access and exclusion, safety and risk, independence and frustration.
If you don’t have a placard or plate, keep driving.
If you can’t fit in the space, try another one.
If you’re in a rush, plan better — don’t make it someone else’s problem.
Be better, Rivertowne.
Because this isn’t about rules — it’s about respect.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas at #Nextdoor HQ
’Twas the night before Christmas at #Nextdoor HQ,
Not a comment was stirring—because comments won’t do.
The posts were all locked with the greatest of care,
In hopes that Niel soon would vanish to air.
The C-Suite lay restless in ergonomic chairs,
While visions of “engagement” danced—then disappeared.
The intern stood ready (his badge barely new),
By a humming old server from nineteen-oh-two.
Then out in the hallway arose such a clatter,
The clown dropped his seltzer—this could really matter.
The mime said nothing (as mimes always do),
But gestured “uh-oh” with a perfectly timed cue.
In walked @Nirav Tolia, eyes weary, resolve set in stone,
Clutching a mission statement… unread, overblown.
“Just one Christmas wish,” he said with a sigh,
“That Niel stops asking questions—and just passes us by.”
The Board shuffled papers, the consultants all froze,
One whispered, “What if… we just talked?” (Then was told, no.)
The intern hit refresh. The clown checked the feed.
The mime pretended silence was all anyone needs.
And then—what to their wondering eyes should appear?
Another post shared… with commentary clear.
Not angry, not vile, just persistent and calm—
A neighbor asking questions with facts, not alarm.
So back to their stations they scurried with haste,
Turning toggles to “off” with familiar distaste.
And I heard them exclaim as the night slipped from view:
“Maybe this year he’ll go… would that miracle do?”
But Christmas rolled on, as it always has done,
With neighbors still asking till truth finally won.
And whether I’m villain or voice in the fuss—
Merry Christmas to all… and engagement for us. 🎄✨
#Nextdoor #TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas #Satire #CorporateIrony# MissionVsReality #CommunityOrControl #EngagementMatters #LeadershipMatters #Accountability #NeighborVoices #DigitalTownSquare #AskHardQuestions #Transparency #HolidayHumor #FestivusEnergy #NiravTolia
This Is How I Roll on Facebook Dating: Spot the Scammer Early
I’m sharing this screenshot from #Facebook #Dating because it perfectly captures how I roll when something feels off.
The opening line? Straight out of the scammer playbook.
Generic greeting.
Polite but empty follow-up.
Quick pivot to asking what I do for work.
That sequence is textbook. It’s designed to assess your financial situation, gauge your income, and determine whether you’re a suitable candidate to proceed with the script. No personality. No reference to anything specific on my profile. Just a conveyor belt conversation.
So I responded… my way.
Sometimes humor is the fastest filter. Sometimes, absurdity exposes intent more quickly than caution ever could. And when someone disappears or gets awkward after a response like that, you’ve got your answer.
This isn’t about being rude.
It’s about being aware.
Dating apps are full of real people — but they’re also full of accounts running scripts, angles, and agendas that have nothing to do with connection. If a conversation feels manufactured, rushed, or oddly impersonal, trust that instinct.
Be vigilant, folks.
Your time, attention, and energy are worth protecting.
And yes — this is exactly how I roll.
#hashtags #FacebookDating #OnlineDating #ScammerPlaybook #DatingAppReality #BeVigilant #RedFlags #HowIRoll #DigitalAwareness #ProtectYourTime
Back at It Again: Another Fistulagram
Sometimes the journey with End Stage Renal Disease feels like déjà vu. Today is one of those days. I’m heading in for another fistulogram—not because I want to, but because keeping dialysis access working is part of the reality of this life.
There’s the procedure itself, the waiting, the uncertainty, and the mental prep that comes with knowing this isn’t your first (and probably won’t be your last). I’m choosing to document it—because this is what living with ESRD really looks like, and someone out there might need to see it.
👉 Come with me by going to Videos → End Stage Renal Disease on NielFlamm.com.
#EndStageRenalDisease #ESRD #DialysisLife #Fistulagram #KidneyFailure #ChronicIllness #RealLife #PatientJourney #NielFlamm #LifeUnfiltered
🎄 Festivus at #Nextdoor: An Airing of Grievances 🎄
Me (Niel):
“Attention everyone! I’ve erected an aluminum pole in the courtyard. No tinsel. This is serious.”
#Nextdoor Employee:
“Is… is that meatloaf?”
Me:
“Yes. A warm meal for the team—since #Nextdoor leadership won’t spring for catering.”
Employee (whispering):
“Bold.”
Me (clears throat):
“Let’s begin the Airing of Grievances. I’ve got a lot of problems with this platform, and now you’re going to hear about them!”
“Comments turned off. Feedback silenced. Unpaid Moderators with bias.
Community promised—conversation denied.”
(Enter @NiravTolia)
Nirav:
“Is this… Festivus?”
Me:
“It is. And now, the Feats of Strength.”
(We wrestle—metaphorically—over transparency, engagement, and accountability.)
Me (standing, triumphant):
“Engagement isn’t a threat. It’s the point.”
Me (raising the pole):
“A FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US!”
#Festivus #LinkedInHumor #Satire #CommunityMatters #Engagement #Transparency #Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability @NiravTolia