Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

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

September 6, 2019September 9, 2019

Self-reflection Helps Lessen Anxiety and Depression

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Sitting in a hospital room for the past few days has given me a lot of time to think. When my mind wanders, it could be good, leading to ... Read more

August 30, 2019September 4, 2019

Loving My Scars Involves Recalling Past Trauma

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I can’t recall a time in my life when I didn’t have scars to show. Growing up with congenital heart disease left me with scars from drainage tubes and ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 27, 2019

How I Project My Physical and Mental Struggles

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Last Sunday, I thudded up the stairs to my apartment, making as much noise as possible, unlocked the door forcefully, and slammed it behind me. As soon as I ... Read more

August 16, 2019August 14, 2019

The Importance of Assembling a Top-notch Medical Team

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I don’t have control over a lot when it comes to my health. I can’t choose the surgeries I will have, and I can’t predict what my physical symptoms ... Read more

August 9, 2019August 13, 2019

The Side of Me Most People Don’t See

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Living with chronic illness has made me more aware of the complexity of emotions that go along with health management. There are parts of me that I am not ... Read more