How I Combat Loss of Appetite and NauseaGetting sick is part of being human. It may be from a virus or a bacterium. But people get sick, and it...reactionscomments
Too Much Immune System for Me: Immunosuppressants and CFSometimes, I introspectively peak at my mangled innards and wonder how this all came to be? You manage one chronic illness your...reactionscomments
Being Diagnosed With Difficult InfectionsSometimes in cystic fibrosis (CF) you just happen to pull the short straw. It doesn't matter how compliant you are with daily...reactions3comments
The Different Mindsets of Coping with IllnessWhen living with a chronic illness, I find my mind drifting into various stages, emotions and feelings. I often get comments from...reactionscomments
BFF Distanced Dining GiveawayThe Distanced Dining Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! It's Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month, and we are...reactions3comments
Why Can Daily Tasks Feel Overwhelming?I sometimes feel overwhelmed with all the things I must do for my health. As soon as I finish one task there...reactionscomments
My Needle Phobia Is Not A Fear Of NeedlesI had a very interesting conversation with one of my CF nurses the other day just as we were preparing for the...reactionscomments
A New Reality With CFEvery now and then I get to feeling down. Sometimes, small, and simple things can bring me down. For example, not being...reactions3comments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Yellow (Part 1)When I was a child, I fell in love with the show Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat and its colorful set design...reactions2comments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Brown (Part 1)If you haven’t read my previous article, “The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Clear”, just know that I am a huge fan...reactionscomments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Brown (Part 2)In my previous article, I detailed my journey with gastrointestinal issues including pancreatic insufficiency, malnutrition, and dumping syndrome. In 2017, we began...reactionscomments
Strategies for Coping With a Rare Disease Like Cystic FibrosisWhen you are diagnosed with a rare disease like cystic fibrosis, you might feel overwhelmed about what to expect. Because few people...reactionscomments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Purple (Part 2)In my previous article, I explained the importance of the color purple, including the annual Great Strides walk. Let's continue to unpack...reactionscomments
Please Stop Asking CF Women If They Will Have More KidsAuthor’s note: The title of this article should really read, “Please Stop Asking Women if They Want More Kids”. This subject is...reactionscomments
Virtual FundraisingIt’s almost that time of year where my city does cystic fibrosis (CF) walks to raise money and awareness for CF. Fundraising...reactionscomments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Orange (Part 2)Let's get back into cystic fibrosis (CF) and the color orange. In my last article, I discussed Halloween, cautious living, and medication...reactionscomments
Saying Goodbye to a CF Support SystemTen years ago, my fiance and I adopted a fluffy dilute calico cat from a lady we met in a Target parking...reactions2comments
Complicated Emotions With CFIn a previous article I wrote about the mixed feelings and confusing thoughts I have had since the modulators – Orkambi, Symdeko...reactions2comments
Work and Cystic Fibrosis“Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays,” is a fairly well-known phrase, especially in the working world. It’s an acknowledgment...reactionscomments
A Look Back On My CF JourneyI figured, with it being Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month, this was a great time to look back on my journey over...reactionscomments
