“You might live long enough to finish college, maybe even get married, but …” I imagine this is what the…
Articles by Lara Govendo
My permanent disabled parking placard was falling apart, and after 10 years of use, it was held together with tape.
Last weekend’s weather forecast called for a wind chill factor of -35 F. We don’t usually experience such low temperatures…
I turned 39 last month. Nearing the milestone of a new decade with cystic fibrosis (CF) feels like a…
“I’m freaking out — have you ever had a burst blood vessel in your eyeball?” This is a recent text…
I’m no stranger to frigid temperatures and dark days, as it often feels like the tundra here in Vermont. As…
I feel my breath catch in my throat. Short, shallow waves alert my survival brain that something is wrong. My…
Calm, cool, and collected: These are just a few words that describe how my husband, Chris, approaches my various health…
I’ve always had to play detective when it comes to my health. Running through a list of checks and…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment.