I used to think my medical trauma was normal. Doesn’t everyone with chronic illness go through traumatic experiences and not…
Articles by Lara Govendo
Living with chronic illness is often a lonely road. Born with cystic fibrosis (CF), I’ve often struggled with…
Mental health struggles often co-occur with chronic illnesses. This was true for me while living with cystic fibrosis, and…
My mom has always said that “in adversity there is blessing.” For Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month I wanted to…
The world demands my constant attention. Everything that comes across my news feed is presented as an emergency. The pressure…
Since my double-lung transplant four years ago, I’ve shared my story in several arenas. I’m passionate about spreading awareness…
Healing isn’t linear. The therapist in me wants to dive into the deep end, get my hands dirty, and…
I learned about pulmonary rehabilitation during my evaluation for a double-lung transplant in 2015-16. I didn’t know that a…
Living with cystic fibrosis and undergoing a double-lung transplant have had profound effects on my character. I’ve been graced with…
I didn’t know how impactful organ donation was until it personally affected my life. I first learned the details of…