Before my double-lung transplant four years ago, I approached holiday seasons with trepidation. I wanted to spend holidays at…
Articles by Lara Govendo
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard, “But you don’t look sick,” or “But at least…
Hiking has become one of my favorite activities since my double-lung transplant four years ago. Before the transplant, hiking would…
I had a routine checkup with my vascular surgeon last week. As I was pulling into…
Paying attention to emotional wellness doesn’t come easy for some of us. It is often easy to sweep our emotions…
I’ve witnessed the greatest acts of love at my sickest. Whenever I reflect on how love has shone through on…
If I were to describe all of the health conditions I have, I’d need more column space. Each aspect of my…
I sat with this heavy feeling for years without knowing its name. Throughout my turbulent health journey, a deep sadness…
I feel numb. Not excited or depressed, just numb. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why our…
This column’s title may seem strange to some, but it’s not for those of us who’ve faced sleep disorders due…