For so long, my identify was defined by beating the odds and achieving a successful career despite having CF. But recently, health complications have forced me to create a new identity focused on self-care. With the help of my support system, I am slowly adapting to this new chapter.
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Brogavantty Dunwoody
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6 min read
The physical and emotional toll of CF can sometimes make me feel isolated from my peers. But I’ve learned being vulnerable about my struggles can create stronger relationships that make me feel supported and loved.
Carter Jones
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4 min read
Being diagnosed with chronic lung rejection was devastating. However, maintaining hope and a positive mindset helped me look forward to the future and smile again.
Inka Nisinbaum
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7 min read
Living with an illness like advanced lung disease can be incredibly isolating and limiting. But I’ve found a way to connect with others and make my own adventures through online gaming.
Sheila Tines
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4 min read
Having an atypical presentation of CF means I stand somewhere between the CF world and the rest of the world — and that makes me feel like I belong in neither.
Zanny Merullo Steffgen
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6 min read