In life, we often try to control things by trying to predict the future. But no matter how hard we…
Jen Cueva
Jen Cueva lives in sunny San Diego, California, with her husband and daughter. A former nurse, her life took an unexpected turn in 2005 when she was diagnosed with group 1 pulmonary hypertension (PH). That experience reshaped her purpose, transforming her journey into one of advocacy, connection, and hope. As Manager of Partnership Relations on the Bionews Advocacy team, Jen collaborates with rare disease communities to build bridges and strengthen support systems for patients and caregivers. She also serves as a forum moderator for *Pulmonary Hypertension News*, where she writes a biweekly column exploring the emotional landscape of living with PH, from resilience and gratitude to the quiet power of community. Whether she’s sharing stories that uplift or offering words that remind others they’re not alone, Jen finds meaning in helping people feel informed, empowered, and seen. When she’s not writing or advocating, you’ll likely find her at the beach, on a coffee date, or simply enjoying the laid-back San Diego sunshine. Together, we PHight stronger.
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Articles by Jen Cueva
If you have found yourself standing in a warm shower as tears stream down your face, you are not alone.
When you hear May 5, do you smell warm chips and salsa? Or taste a tangy margarita? Most of us…
“I have watched fear change us. I have watched fear ride roughshod over our families, organizations, and communities.” – Brené…
I often hear that I’ve changed since my pulmonary hypertension diagnosis. I constantly speculate about whether this might be true,…
Based on recently conducted surveys, we know there is a subset of patients with pulmonary hypertension who are…
Have y’all had times during this self-quarantine when you’ve lost it? If so, you’re not alone. Last week, my husband…
If you listen to music, you may already know that it affects our mood. I listen to music almost daily.
“If I could tell the world just one thing, it would be that we’re all OK.” –Jewel Through the…
Life is full of the unexpected, the unknowns, and uncertainty. This is no secret. My pulmonary hypertension diagnosis was unquestionably…
As I write this, I am watching the news. Shocker, right? As of the writing of this column, 63 cases…
March is National Kidney Month, the perfect time to remind people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) to take care of…