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Just Because I Can’t Work Doesn’t Mean I Am Lazy

By Jenny Livingston August 08, 2019

In an ableist society, sometimes you just have to ignore comments that make you feel worthless for not working. If I had the chance, here is what I would tell people who judge those with an invisible illness.

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  1. My Love-Hate Relationship With Social Media

    By Melanie Abdelnour January 8, 2019

    I am thankful for the relationships I have online with other people with cystic fibrosis. But the flip side of using social media is that I open myself up to the possibility of unkind words or feelings of sadness whenever I log in.

  2. NACFC Session Examines the Importance of Partnerships in CF Care

    By Melanie Abdelnour October 20, 2018

    At the third plenary at this year’s North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, we explored what it means to partner in care and how to do it better.

  3. Why Little Moments Matter When It Comes to CF Care

    By Melanie Abdelnour June 23, 2017

    When it comes to my cystic fibrosis care team, I’ve learned that it’s often the little moments that matter most.

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  4. Redefining Success

    By Melanie Abdelnour October 22, 2015

    The time has come to redefine success and what it should look like in the CF community.

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