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Opening Up About Cystic Fibrosis

Growing up I kept my CF hidden from everyone, to me it was a good thing that it was invisible because I was so scared of judgment and what my friends would do if they found out. So today I talk about the first time I ever told someone about cystic fibrosis, and how she reacted.

Talking about my cystic fibrosis

Opening up to others and potentially facing judgment isn't easy. Was it hard for you to talk about your or your loved one's cystic fibrosis? What was it like? Share in the comments below!

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