Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

September 15, 2017September 14, 2017

When Fear Gets in the Way of Remaining Hopeful

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” There are many days when I wholeheartedly believe in the power of remaining hopeful. Lately, this has been a struggle for ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

Making the ‘Waiting Game’ a Little Easier

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

We all have played “the waiting game” at some point in our lives. Those of us with pulmonary hypertension or other chronic illnesses sometimes feel as though we are ... Read more

September 1, 2017August 31, 2017

Educating Those Who Pass Judgment on Invisible Illnesses

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I have experienced what it’s like having a visible illness for two years. For 24 years, it was invisible. I find myself asking, is it more troubling to receive ... Read more

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017

Taking Back Control by Advocating for My Health

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Five years ago, I would have sat in silence in a doctor’s office as my mom recited my long medical history. Five years ago, I would have felt that ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 17, 2017

Replacing Feelings of Defeat with Feeling Grateful

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

It’s the feeling of dizziness. It’s the fatigue that seems to come out of nowhere, the inability to concentrate on the mindless TV show in front of me and ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 10, 2017

The Heartbreak of Saying Goodbye to My Career

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Preparing for a new school year looks a lot like countless trips to Target, staying up all hours of the night going through Pinterest ideas, creating laminated posters, developing ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

Know the Warning Signs that Alert You When Your Oxygen Levels Are Low

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Her face looks a little purple out on the ice. Should you let the coach know? Should she take a break from the game?” This is what was said ... Read more

July 28, 2017July 27, 2017

Angry? You Bet ― Here’s What to Do

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Think back to when you were a child in the school yard. There was always someone who never liked playing by the rules and ruined recess for everyone. The ... Read more

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017

The Battle with Anxiety During and After Hospitalization

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“How is your anxiety?” a doctor asked me in the ER. The sarcastic side of me would have loved to say, “I am handling being transported by ambulance from ... Read more

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

Denial Is Not My Friend; Saying Goodbye to Resisting Therapy

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“I just hate it so much.” This is what I said through tears as I sat crying during a therapy session. I admitted that I do what I’m medically ... Read more