Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

November 22, 2019November 19, 2019

I’m Thanking My Body This Thanksgiving

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I often stare at myself in the mirror and do not recognize the reflection staring back. I see a body that is so different from the one I had ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

My Recent Surgery Triggered My PTSD

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Last week, I scrolled through Pinterest on my phone as I was wheeled into the endoscopy suite for a J-tube placement. I was doing everything I could to distract myself. I have ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

What I Wish My Loved Ones Didn’t See

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

As a child, I always felt uncomfortable when people expressed sadness and fear. I tried to be strong to keep my family from feeling upset. I remember maintaining a ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 23, 2019

Puppy Power: My New Pet Has Changed My Life for the Better

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

The last few months have seemed like a stretch of bad dreams. I’ve felt as if I’ve had little control over my physical health while my medical team has ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

My Dream Came True the Day I Met Carrie Underwood

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Sometimes that mountain you’ve been climbing is just a grain of sand.” That line is from one of my favorite Carrie Underwood songs, “So Small.” I have listened to ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

My Life Is About Waiting and Being Present in the Moment

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Living in the moment feels like an impossible feat while managing a chronic illness. It is hard to keep my mind on the present when so much of my ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

The Girl with the Turtle Tattoo

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Almost every time I am at the hospital, someone asks about my wrist tattoo. It is in a spot that not everyone can see, but is noticeable when I ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 25, 2019

Physical Exhaustion Leaves Me with Unspoken Fears

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Just go take a nap.” That’s the response I often receive when I tell someone I’m feeling really tired. Many people don’t realize that the degree of exhaustion I ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 17, 2019

When I Say I Can’t Get Pregnant, Hearing ‘You Never Know’ Hurts

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Is there any chance you are pregnant?”  Unfortunately, I have had to answer this question more times than I would like to count. Usually, I can think of some ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 25, 2019

Weight Management Is an Ongoing Challenge While Living with PH

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

For the first 18 years of my life, I rarely thought about my weight. I was active, enjoyed playing sports, and had a muscular, athletic build. My body type ... Read more