My husband, Ethan Cole, asked for my kidney on a rainy Tuesday night like he was asking.

to smile because it felt like the polite thing to do.

“So that’s good for Margaret.”

He held my gaze.

“It may be good for the recipient if the donor truly wants to proceed.

But rarity can create pressure, and pressure can distort consent.

You can withdraw at any point.

The morning of surgery, an hour before surgery, even when everyone is already prepared.continue reading …