Diagnosed with cirrhosis last year at age 29(F). I'm compensated and at a MELD of 17. Sober since dx.
I made my peace with the idea that my life expectancy, with or without transplant, is significantly shorter.
I have other health issues that either pre-date or came along with the cirrhosis.. osteoporosis came after, 9 fractures in year 1. As did the severe anemia that requires me to take liver-harsh meds so I don't have a period and bleed out, putting me in medically induced menopause at 30.. Yay for the mood swings, memory issues, constant UTI, vagina made of sandpaper.. the list of health issues seems to never end.
When I first made my peace with dying young, the upside was that I wouldn't have to deal with some of the crappy parts of getting older. Now it seems like the universe is just twisting the metaphorical knife, making me 30yo and 60yo simultaneously.