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Retirement is supposed to be for the elderly, for those who have put in 40+ years of the 9 to 5 grind. But for the CF retiree, life is not as glamorous as it seems to those on the other side.
Although I resisted it at first -- and wrestled with what it said about my worth as a person -- going on disability has helped me become healthier, happier, and more fulfilled than I was when I was working.
Growing up with cystic fibrosis made me feel different and like I had a lot to overcome. The road that led me to my own personal training business showed me that CF has shaped me in good ways.
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.
Taking time off from work to focus on your health is never an easy choice. Here is the story about how I made this decision, as well as some tips and advice for navigating working with cystic fibrosis.
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.
Throughout my 31-year-long career, I kept my cystic fibrosis a secret. Let me tell you why.
As both a researcher and a person with cystic fibrosis, it is an amazing experience to watch cells with rare CF mutations respond to drugs in the lab. Knowing the scientific basis for my treatments not only gives me a sense of control, but it encourages me to do my treatments.
I had a number of professional aspirations while growing up, but cystic fibrosis caused me to play it safe. Looking back, I wonder how my life would have been different if I didn’t let CF limit me.