“Why am I so tired?” I ask myself at 10 in the morning, just a few short hours…
Brittany Foster
Brittany Foster lives in Cranston, Rhode Island, and has a passion for teaching, writing, and advocating. She was a special educator for four years before working at BioNews in 2017. She was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at birth, 1991, due to a congenital heart defect. Brittany writes openly about how chronic illness and rare disease impacts her daily life and mental health. She wants people to know that there is still a high quality of life possible for those with medical conditions despite all the inevitable challenges, treatments, and procedures. On good days, you can find Brittany playing street hockey with her nephew or listening to country songs while driving to the beach.
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Articles by Brittany Foster
Think back to what it was like riding a carousel when you…
“I’m fine.” Even though I know it’s a lie, sometimes it’s easiest…
“It’s all in your head.” I wish medical professionals knew just how damaging this comment is…
Trusting myself enough to know when something is “off” with my body has been…
“People like this are the reason we have to wait around for a spot!”…
“You look great!” “Doesn’t she look fabulous?” “I’m so happy to see you doing…
“It’s just not magical anymore!” I cried that Christmas I was in sixth grade,…
It’s the most “wonderful time of the year.” The holiday season has officially begun. For…
Learning to Manage Brain Fog
I break into a sweat as I reach for my wallet, only to realize…
The Battle of the Brain Fog
“So, how was your Halloween!?” I asked the two children I nanny,…
Several factors caused me to develop anxiety. They include the trauma of surgeries for my congenital…