Author: Lauren

5 ways to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis during the Five Feet Apart craze

5 ways to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis during the Five Feet Apart craze

Posted by | Feb 24, 2019 | |

If you’re a part of the cystic fibrosis community I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz surrounding the new movie produced by Justin Baldoni, Five Feet Apart. The movie is about two people with cf who meet/fall in love in the hospital, having to cope with the difficulty of living life by the 6 foot rule, where people with cf can’t be within 6 feet of one another for fear of cross-infection. It’s another teen romance a la Fault in our Stars, which has resulted in mix reactions. . Mixed reactions about Five Feet Apart Some people in the cf...

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What adulting has to do with my chronic illness crystal ball

What adulting has to do with my chronic illness crystal ball

Posted by | Jul 13, 2017 | , |

July is a sneaky month, one minute cool days and colder nights give way to long days, heavy air, and sunshine in New England. I always gauge the progression of summer by how close my birthday in early August is, and from that point on summer seems to fly right into fall. So I was taken by surprise when we wrapped up the fourth of July and my birthday was looming in a month. I’m at that point where I sometimes forget how old I actually am, because in my mind I’ve been 27 since April… rounding up for convenience. But...

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