Living with cystic fibrosis, your dreams for the future can be a little hazy. But while attending my grandmother's 90th birthday celebration recently, I was struck by an image of myself that I had never seen before: myself in the distant future.
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When I was born, my parents were told that I would not live to see my 18th birthday. While I've had my challenges with cystic fibrosis, I've reached so many meaningful milestones in my life, including getting married. I'm so grateful for the “tomorrows” I've had.
2017 may be a new year, but are the resolutions we make ever really “new”?
As soon as my husband and I got married, people immediately began asking us about if and when we would have kids. But three dogs, no children, countless travels and 10 years of marriage later, we feel like our family is complete just the way we are.
As a social worker who specializes in helping adults with cystic fibrosis, I realized several years ago that there's a connection between intimacy and sexuality, and the successful management of a daily CF treatment plan. By "partnering with your partner," you can work together to enhance your relationship and minimize the barriers to your care.
I try to think of age as just another number. But as a spouse to someone living with cystic fibrosis, these numbers are frightening to me.
We used social media to ask you what you're thankful for this year. Check out some of your highlights!
The Partnerships for Sustaining Daily Care (PSDC) team had the opportunity to hear from people with cystic fibrosis, families and care teams at five Family Education Days at care centers across the country. Here's what we heard.
Going on a camping trip is a great way to relax and unplug from the daily grind, but when you have cystic fibrosis, unplugging requires some planning and strategy.
Going on vacation without your child with cystic fibrosis can be hard, but here are some tips to help make it a little easier.