Friendships are an important aspect of life, but they are especially meaningful when you have a disease like cystic fibrosis. By finding a group of people who take the time to understand what I'm going through, I've been able to maintain a strong support system through the ups and downs of life with CF.
Having lived with cystic fibrosis for 47 years, I want to pay it forward and share the life lessons I've learned with new parents of children with CF.
A lot is said during clinic visits. Here's just a few examples of what we've heard that show the range of relationships people with CF have with members of their CF care teams.