Fitting school, work, and CF treatments into my daily routine is tough, and when I push myself too far, my performance and health suffer. I’m determined, however, to keep going and find a balance that is right for me.
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I am so glad I didn't let my fears about handling my cystic fibrosis prevent me from attending college. Here is my checklist of questions to ask yourself if you are still deciding whether to pursue higher education.
Abandoning precautions to return to “normal” will put the health of people who may be at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19 in danger.
Religiously following a schedule and maintaining a to-do list may not seem like much fun, but they have brought sanity and wellness to a hectic life filled with graduate classes and cystic fibrosis treatments.
College life can be stressful when you need to fit in time for classes, treatments, and a part-time job. Now in my second year of law school, I have developed a system that can help you stay organized and balanced.
My husband and I spent our first weekend as parents contemplating the news that our new son had cystic fibrosis. Although we handled it in very different ways, we were ultimately able to overcome the initial shock, with an entire team to help us along the way.
Cystic fibrosis forced me to drop out of high school. After earning my GED, I'm in college and more determined -- than ever -- to finish.
Although we may have had nine months to prepare, getting our daughter's cystic fibrosis diagnosis before she was born came with a unique set of challenges.
With a late diagnosis, I had every reason to feel hopeless and alone, but getting involved and connecting to others truly gives me hope for my future.
When my daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a newborn, I was shattered. But then, I decided I would raise her to know that CF was something she had, not who she was.