Posts by: Tré LaRosa

Tré LaRosa

Tré LaRosa is a 24-year-old scientist and writer living with cystic fibrosis in Cincinnati, OH. He enjoys exercising, writing, and spending time with his beloved son, a mini Golden Retriever named Duncan.

March 9, 2020March 5, 2020

Words of Wisdom to My Younger Self

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Hey kid, You better brace yourself. Other adults in your life are already telling you this, but you better learn to listen up. Your parents know a bit better ... Read more

March 2, 2020February 27, 2020

We Need to Change Our Language When Discussing Mental Health

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

My brain felt broken. I didn’t know what to do, even after three years of dealing with depression and anxiety. Our language around our mental health discourse is woefully ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 20, 2020

This Is What Makes Me Rare

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

It probably won’t come as a shock if I say that growing up with cystic fibrosis is confusing for one’s identity. Cystic fibrosis requires a huge time commitment and ... Read more

February 10, 2020February 6, 2020

Exploring Autonomy and Paternalism in the Doctor-patient Relationship

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

All interpersonal relationships are a power struggle. With our friends, family, caretakers, providers, co-workers, and everyone else, we are pushing and pulling, and giving and receiving power in one ... Read more

February 3, 2020January 30, 2020

Chronic Pain, Depression, and Anxiety in the CF Community

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

We need to come to grips with a problem deeply affecting the cystic fibrosis community. It’s an issue that we don’t talk about much: chronic pain and its relationship ... Read more

January 27, 2020January 24, 2020

So This Is How My Life Is Now

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

Humans are creatures of habit. We become accustomed to our circumstances. Most of us complain about our boring routines, but when they are disrupted, we can feel almost separated ... Read more

January 20, 2020January 16, 2020

Reflecting on My Favorite Columns of 2019

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

2019 has given me much to reflect upon, including which of my columns are my favorites from the year. My chosen columns convey what I set out to do ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 2, 2020

My Thoughts on How to Build a Better World

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

I’ve found that one of the most fulfilling things I can do in this life is to work toward a better world. It’s why I wrote a column a ... Read more

December 16, 2019December 12, 2019

My CF Is My Burden Alone

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

It is natural that we grow attached to the people with whom we develop relationships. That’s just how it is. There’s not much more to it. The early days ... Read more

December 9, 2019December 5, 2019

We Must Build a Diverse Coalition Within the CF Community

Columns, Mutations & Conversations - a Column by Tré LaRosa

I learned long ago not to expect everyone to agree with me. I also realized that disagreement isn’t inherently wrong. From a young age, I was told that I ... Read more