Being able to work a full-time career has always been my badge of honor, a way to show that cystic fibrosis does not control -- or limit -- my destiny. Yet, after 37 years of accomplishments, I still feel guilty when I need to miss work for health reasons. Is it possible to have it all when you have CF?
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If you have CF, maybe you couldn't get out of bed today, or maybe you are traveling the world. No matter your health status, you have learned to be strong in the face of the fear and pain that comes with CF. So, take the strength you have and pass it on to others. Because true healing comes when you show people love.
When I was younger, I thought my cystic fibrosis affected me and only me. I have begun to realize the emotional toll that CF also takes on my family and loved ones.
Although social cues dictate that we ask others how they are feeling when they're sick, this question is a lot more complicated when you have a chronic disease like cystic fibrosis.
The night of our first cystic fibrosis-related fundraising gala was memorable in more ways than one. Thanks to new friendships, I got the chance to honor my daughter with CF in a special way.
Cystic fibrosis is a complex disease that affects each person living with it differently. I think it's so important for us to learn to understand each other, so I've come up with things I wish others knew about me and my specific experiences with CF.
It's not a crime to projectile cough, but sometimes it feels like it is.
Check out my five favorite Instagram accounts to follow from the cystic fibrosis community.
When I was young, I didn't think much about having cystic fibrosis. Over time, I realized how big of an influence it has on my life.
With Mother's Day just around the corner, we asked our community to tell us about the women who inspire them and take their breath away. Here are some of the responses we received.