“Auntie B, come catch me!” My nephew yelled this, already off to a…
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
Growing up with more than one genetic condition, I never gave much thought to the long-term…
*** “Pain comes in all forms. The small twinge, a bit of…
Just the thought of surgery sends my anxiety into overdrive. After having over a dozen…
Mayo Clinic defines post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as “a mental health condition that’s triggered…
There are days when having a chronic illness feels like too much to handle. Days when…
My social life, based solely on my pictures online, may seem somewhat average for a 20-something-year-old.
Chronic low oxygen levels, sleep-related breathing disorders, lack of proper circulation, and…
Growing up with congenital heart disease, I was always advised against overexposure to…
“Focus on breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth.” ER doctors…
“What goes up must come down.” When thinking about pulmonary hypertension and chronic…
Vacation for anyone should be relaxing, enjoyable, and a great stress relief. With …