My husband and I knew the statistics. Parents of children with chronic illnesses have above-average divorce rates. This didn't hit home until we had an opportunity to step away and realize how important nurturing our relationship really is.
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Shortly after my fiancée, Ashley, told me about her cystic fibrosis, we were engaged. Months later, she passed away, leaving me to figure out what I could have done differently and how to cope.
I used to keep my cystic fibrosis treatments hidden from my in-laws. It was the wisdom of my niece that helped me to bring my CF out into the open.
Packing for vacation or arranging your staycation to-do list? Put these summer reads in your beach bag or by your nightstand.
Because I have cystic fibrosis, people are often shocked when I tell them that I'm a fire chief and an in-flight paramedic. Although the road has been difficult, I am driven to test my potential and fulfill my dreams.
In today's post, Rusalka the Corgi talks about her role as a service dog for her mom with cystic fibrosis.
During a health crisis, we can focus on our pain so much that we don't take time to acknowledge the pain of others.
As the husband of Rebecca, who has cystic fibrosis, I've been criticized more than once for joking too much throughout our journey with CF. But if there is one thing my wife has taught me, it's that amazing courage is not improved by focusing on the imposing strength of the disease; it's magnified by laughing in its face.
I never imagined that I would see cystic fibrosis as something to be grateful for. But now, in my 23rd year of life, I am thankful that CF has allowed me to open up about my struggles through spoken word poetry and find freedom in shared humanity.
When it comes to lung function, I like to remind myself that the numbers aren't everything. Although my numbers may be “low,” they do not define my ability to live a full, happy life.