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November 9, 2018November 7, 2018

Pay Attention to the Positive Voices

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

People say that bad things happen in threes. I think that saying is a bunch of baloney. Lately, it has felt like bad things are flooding my life. Some ... Read more

November 2, 2018November 1, 2018

Being Newly Diagnosed Can Cause Mixed Emotions

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“When we’re headed toward an outcome that’s too horrible to face, that’s when we go looking for a second opinion. Sometimes, the answer we get just confirms our worst ... Read more

October 31, 2018November 8, 2018

Challenges and Insecurities While Working with PH and Transplant

Columns, Life After PH – A Column By Kathleen Sheffer

Lately, I’ve been so busy with my freelance photography business that I haven’t had time to put thought into a new column. I suppose that means it’s time to ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 22, 2018

Take Advantage of Workplace Accommodations

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

According to the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts, “National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign held in October that raises awareness ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 17, 2018

Thanks to PH, I’ve Lost and Gained Pieces of Myself

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I previously defined myself by the things that consumed the majority of my time. In high school, I was a student-athlete. I used most of my energy for ice ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 11, 2018

What They Didn’t Tell Me in Discharge Instructions After Surgery

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Last week, I was discharged from the hospital four days after surgery. During my stay, my body had gone through a trauma. I was operated on, intubated, and mechanically ... Read more

October 3, 2018October 8, 2018

September Brought Grief and Heavy Hearts

Columns, Life After PH – A Column By Kathleen Sheffer

Claire Wineland’s death on Sept. 2 set the tone for the month. Great losses in my communities clouded September. Claire suffered a stroke after a double-lung transplant. She was ... Read more

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

In Memory of Serena Lawrence, Who Inspired Voices of the Hurting and Sick

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Wednesday’s evening air was heavy. It was as if Atlas kneeled and tugged the sky down with him. I drove through the California hills and beaches of Santa Cruz ... Read more

September 20, 2018October 3, 2018

Using the Muppet Theory to Explain Anxious Episodes

Columns, PHighting Words - a Column by Mike Naple

Are you a Grover or a Bert? A Cookie Monster or a Kermit the Frog? You’re probably wondering what Muppets have to do with my journey living with PH. ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 12, 2018

I Go Through Stages of Grief When Thinking About Pregnancy

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“What is wrong with me? Why does this still hurt so much?” I asked myself this as tears flowed down my face while looking at a friend’s maternity photo ... Read more

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