Photo courtesy of Lisa Chapman Day 10 of 30 This is Lisa Chapman’s (@Lisa_Chizzapman) story: My name is Lisa Chapman, and I am a “PHighter.” I have been sick since May 11, 2019. I have been my own biggest advocate since then — with no other choice but…
30 Days of PH
Photo courtesy of Shirley Craig Day 28 of 30 This is Shirley Craig‘s story: Pulmonary hypertension came into my life over 32 years ago … and I’m still here, surprised and very thankful! My family, faith, doctors, and PH family has…
Photo courtesy of Roxanne Giustini Day 9 of 30 This is Roxanne Giustini’s (@steelergirlrock) story: I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) in January 2016. This was not my first experience with a strange new disease. In 2002, after a year of terrible symptoms and…
Photo courtesy of Zyana Perez Day 8 of 30 This is Zyana Perez’s (@zyanaperez) story: For years, our family of three wanted to expand to four. We never could decide the “right time” to have a new baby. Between moving, finishing college, and many other things, we figured…
Photo courtesy of Lauryn Durham Day 7 of 30 This is Lauryn Durham’s (@_misslauryn) story: In the words of Beyonce in her song “Feeling Myself,” my world both literally and figuratively stopped, but I have continued to carry on. I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension…
Photo courtesy of Terra Carter Day 6 of 30 This is Terra Carter’s (@Realslimmshadey) story: My twin sister was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) more than 10 years ago. I was tested and showed no signs of having it. I lived a normal life, exercising,…
Photo courtesy of Katie Sample Day 5 of 30 This is Katie Sample’s (@katiecomansample) story: My story begins with my husband, Bruce, who was a cancer survivor. Bruce unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2018. We had been together for nearly 10 years. We were both attorneys (I…
Photo courtesy of Terry Meehan Day 4 of 30 This is Terry Meehan’s story: Australia has a population of around 34 million kangaroos, 30 million drop bears, 26 million humans, 1.4 million wild horses and camels, and around 250,000 crocodiles. Nah, I exaggerated the number of drop bears…
Photo courtesy of Aya Hashiguchi Clark Day 3 of 30 This is Aya Hashiguchi Clark’s (@dukesbay_productions) story: Voice of the stage manager: “Places!” Lights dim on the audience. Lights up on the stage. The play begins. This was a big part of my life before I became a…
Photo courtesy of Sally Hoffman Day 2 of 30 This is Sally Hoffman’s story: I dedicate this to my mother who has always been a great inspiration to me. When I was 6 years old, I had a third-degree burn on my right leg. I remember waking up in…
