361 Life Effects Stories, by patients and caregivers

How Managing My Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes Led to the Gift of Resilience

By Tim Wotton
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Young woman in hospital bed thinking about difficult health decisions

Facing Unexpected Fertility Decisions after My Cancer Diagnosis

By Alice-May Purkiss
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Woman in Christmas jumper and hat enjoying being away for the holidays anxiety-free

How Asserting Boundaries Can Ease Anxiety and Resentment

By Claire Eastham
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Woman removing garden of weeds symbolizing family caregiver weeding out unnecessary challenges and doubts.

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome when Caregiving for Your Loved One

By Susanne White
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Woman running up escalator, symbolizing struggle communicating with HD

How Huntington’s Disease Affects My Communication Skills

By Sarah Foster
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Woman struggling with depression and overload of household chores

How to Deal with Being Guilt-Tripped Over Your Mental Health

By Megan Potts
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New mother cooing over her newborn son

Managing Your Asthma as a New Mom

By Beki Tovey
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Who Cares for the Carers?

By Teva
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Couple snuggling on couch, having fun despite asthma

What to Do When Asthma Is a Relationship Buzzkill

By Michelle Rivas
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Woman looking thoughtful as she fishes in mountain river

In Pursuit of Some Happiness: My Future with HD

By Sarah Foster
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Two friends with arms folded offended as one rejected unsolicited advice about chronic illness

Telling Someone with a Chronic Illness to “Slow Down" isn’t Kind – it’s Patronizing

By Kat Naish
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Man and daughter playing with dolls as a fun caregiving preparation activity

How Should We Raise the Next Generation of Caregivers?

By Marc Lawrence
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Cróna and Brendan (center) sharing kiss as bridal party celebrate

Managing Asthma and Breathing Easy on My Wedding Day

By Cróna Tansey
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Woman sneezing due to pollen allergies under a blossom tree

Debunking Prevalent (and Dangerous) Asthma Myths

By Kerri Mackay
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Cystic fibrosis patient Tim Wotton proudly standing with his wife and baby son

The Road Less Traveled: Being a Dad with Cystic Fibrosis

By Tim Wotton
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A leafy pathway through a misty wood – peaceful or daunting?

“If You Go Down to the Woods”: 4 Ways to Deal with Fears of the Unknown Out in Nature

By Claire Eastham
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