All of us who are affected by cystic fibrosis have our own unique experiences. No two stories are the same,…
Articles by Lara Govendo
It’s been three and a half years since I “chose” life through a double-lung transplant. Life-and-death decisions rarely are…
Two of the most powerful words in our vocabulary are “me, too.” Many of us tend to isolate ourselves when…
Hearing the words “blood transfusion” still sends chills down my spine. The emotional response my entire body felt when I…
Most people hate the attention birthdays bring. I get it. It’s only in recent years that the meaning of birthdays…
The holidays always seem to be a complex topic. Adding chronic illness to the mix makes them even more tense.
If you told me 10 years ago that I would be reliant on my parents again, I would have laughed…
As a person with cystic fibrosis, I’ve formed close-knit relationships with care providers in multiple disciplines. Before my double-lung…
I remember what it felt like to get fired for being sick: that pit in the middle of my belly…
What is that heaviness on my chest that feels like a ton of bricks, for which the only relief is…