Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) has required various hardware to be placed in my body, including a port-a-cath in…
Articles by Lara Govendo
Before my double-lung transplant eight years ago, I notoriously sacrificed my health for my job. I attempted to keep…
I felt like I’d received a roundhouse kick to the head while drunk. My head was pounding and I couldn’t…
By the time you read this, I will have just celebrated one year of being married to my incredible…
Nurses save lives. It might sound dramatic, but it’s true. Throughout my journey with cystic fibrosis (CF) and a…
Poop is a hot topic in my household. For me, having cystic fibrosis (CF) means having pancreatic insufficiency. Therefore,…
As a Christian, I view this time of year as an opportunity to reflect on death and new life. Easter…
I’m so tired of some people’s responses to my suffering. I understand that some people might not get what I’m…
I have a love-hate relationship with doctors. Being born with cystic fibrosis (CF) has afforded me the opportunity to…
Several pieces of my life puzzle happen to be rare. First thing’s first: I have cystic fibrosis (CF), a…