Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers

Elizabeth is a 29-year-old Bay Area-based writer living with cystic fibrosis. She loves cats and exploring the great outdoors.

April 10, 2020April 7, 2020

Finding My Zen in Animal Crossing

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

As you may have noticed, the world is having a bit of a moment right now. I started self-isolating as soon as the first case of the new coronavirus appeared ... Read more

March 27, 2020March 25, 2020

I’m Worried About Coughing in Public

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

Lately, I’ve had a lot of fears. Like others in the global cystic fibrosis community, I’m self-isolating. I follow the CF Foundation’s COVID-19 plans religiously, and much of my county ... Read more

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

My Pets Help Me Deal with Cystic Fibrosis

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

A few months ago, I was chatting online with the parents of an infant who was newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). They discussed how their lives would change and ... Read more

February 28, 2020February 27, 2020

My Experience with Trikafta Has Been More Difficult Than Expected

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I’ve been fortunate to start taking Trikafta, a next-generation, triple-combination treatment for cystic fibrosis. My journey began in December, but it hasn’t been the easiest path to walk along, as ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

I Struggle with Feeling Like an Outsider in the CF Community

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A cliché exists in the world of reality TV: the contestant who says they’re not there to make friends. I never meant to be that person, but I’m afraid that’s ... Read more

January 17, 2020January 15, 2020

I Let CF Win When I Gave Up My Veterinarian Dream

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

It’s hard not to dwell on all of the future plans I might have had if cystic fibrosis (CF) hadn’t entered my life. Things seemed limitless as a child. If ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019

Addressing the Issues that Trikafta Benefits Will Bring

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

It’s time to move forward. The recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the triple-combination treatment Trikafta (elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor) has sparked hope in the cystic fibrosis ... Read more

August 23, 2019September 25, 2019

Can We Talk About CF Pain?

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

We need to talk about pain. Growing up, there was a clear delineation in my mind: Cystic fibrosis (CF) could be painful sometimes, but it wasn’t a disease that caused ... Read more

August 16, 2019September 25, 2019

I Can’t Visualize My Video Game Characters Without Cystic Fibrosis

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

I have what some might call a bad habit. I can easily spend hours a day playing video games. My favorites are role-playing games that allow me to create my own ... Read more

July 26, 2019September 11, 2019

Accepting the Bumps in the Road

Becoming Visible – a Column by Elizabeth Rogers, Columns

Life with cystic fibrosis (CF) has made me all too aware of the ticking clock. Having a natural tendency to be impatient, I’m a person who wants things done and ... Read more