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Twin Sisters With CF Find Support in Each Other

By Susan Dowling & Melissa Jones July 31, 2020

On National Sisters Day, twin sisters with cystic fibrosis share their special bond and hope that all people with CF can find that special “person” in their lives.

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  1. Mental Health During COVID-19

    By Stacy Allen August 11, 2020

    It’s easy to fall into the trap of pitying ourselves and focusing on what is going wrong in our lives. Instead, spend your time looking for all the good things that are happening too.

  2. Answering Questions on School Reopening and CF

    By Ginger Birnbaum August 6, 2020

    As schools start to reopen, parents, students, and households aim to make the best decisions for those living with cystic fibrosis. Here’s your guide to hearing the risks, benefits, and key factors to consider for in-person and distance learning.

  3. Choosing My Health Over My Livelihood

    By Kat Carroll July 29, 2020

    Because of the threat to my health caused by COVID-19, I had to give up my dream job as a nurse practitioner. Now I am asking for paid leave expansion.

  4. 5 Financial Tips for the COVID-19 Era

    By Susanne’ Muenzel, LCSW July 23, 2020

    COVID-19 has created a lot of emotional and financial uncertainty among people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Here are some tips to help with some of those challenges.

  5. I’m Healthy With Trikafta but Stuck Inside Because of COVID-19

    By Katie Fielding July 15, 2020

    As some people’s pandemic fears subside and businesses start to reopen in parts of the U.S., people with cystic fibrosis like me are maintaining their social distance. We still need to be extra cautious because of the threat COVID-19 poses to people with an underlying condition.

  6. Being a CF Spouse During a Pandemic

    By Julie Riedy July 10, 2020

    Summer 2020 is simply not like the others. For me, a teacher and CF spouse, the unknown is taking away some of the normal summer bliss. But it’s been hardest on my husband who feels he is holding us back as stores and restaurants gradually reopen.
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