Life in the Grey – a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

December 10, 2019December 6, 2019

Confessions from the 10 Percent: Life Without Trikafta

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I am one of the 10 percent. The 10 percent cannot take the new, groundbreaking medication that will hopefully help cystic fibrosis (CF) patients for years to come. Some ... Read more

December 3, 2019November 27, 2019

Casting Call: Sickly Leading Ladies Wanted

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I miss someone. I don’t even know her … and yet I miss her. I miss the person I do not see on TV, in the movies, or portrayed ... Read more

November 26, 2019November 21, 2019

Temper Tantrums Aren’t on My To-do List

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Today I had a meltdown. I don’t like to think of myself as someone who has “meltdowns,” but lately they are happening more and more. It started logically; I ... Read more

November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

Inspiration for Hire: Sick Candidates Only

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At this time last week, I was crying. I was crying because I didn’t “want to let them down.” The potentially disappointed party in question was a new company ... Read more

October 29, 2019October 25, 2019

What to Do When Everyone Dies

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Two of my friends are dead. And I’m scared. Recently, I lost two friends on the same day. One was in love with a dear friend of mine — ... Read more

October 22, 2019October 18, 2019

Sick Food Diaries: A Day In the Life

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9 a.m. I should be starting my day with the smoothie bowls that are stocked in my freezer. You can add gluten-free granola and honey to the pre-blended nutrients, ... Read more

October 8, 2019October 4, 2019

Sorry Not Sorry That I’m Sick

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I’m sorry. I’m sorry for being sorry. Do you ever feel like all you do is apologize? It’s what I do best, and for that, I’m sorry. My friend ... Read more

October 1, 2019September 30, 2019

‘I’m Better at Being Sick Than You Are’: Chronic Illness Is Not a Competition

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Chronic illness can feel like a competition. It can become a game of “who has the most badges,” like “minimum pieces of flair” in the movie “Office Space.” Who ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 20, 2019

I Want to Break Up with My CF Clinic

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I might break up with my CF clinic. It’s not them, it’s me. They are doing a good job. My CF doctor is fine. My nurses, dietitian, and support ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 12, 2019

Our Colons Need Your Help

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This column is about colons. Someone needs to be studying the prevalence of colorectal conundrums in people with CF and correlated diseases, especially those in their late 20s and ... Read more