Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

June 26, 2020June 24, 2020

Learning to Love Myself Is Challenging With Chronic Illness

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Whenever I am feeling defeated by my body or mind, I throw on some Whitney Houston classics. One of my favorites is the song “Greatest Love of All.” The ... Read more

June 19, 2020June 17, 2020

As My Life Changes, ‘Recharged and Rewired’ Takes on New Meaning

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

When I first named my column “Recharged and Rewired,” the word “recharged” referred to my use of oxygen. I was thinking of my oxygen home filler system I needed ... Read more

June 12, 2020June 10, 2020

I Feel Isolated by My Struggle with Infertility

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Why can’t I just be happy for someone else? Why am I still so hurt when this has been my reality since I was 22? There are other ways ... Read more

June 5, 2020June 3, 2020

I’m 29 and Feeling Fine

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

The morning of my 29th birthday, on May 30, looked different than it did a year earlier. On my birthday last year, I rolled out of bed crying in ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 13, 2020

I Need to Be Understood, Not Fixed

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

When a new doctor enters my hospital room and asks for a brief medical history, the best I can offer is a 15-minute overview of the last few years ... Read more

May 8, 2020May 20, 2020

Sleepless Nights Are Stressing Me Out

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Taking care of my body requires getting the right nutrition, exercising in ways I can handle, and paying attention to my mental health. Lately, I have noticed that anxiety ... Read more

May 1, 2020April 29, 2020

Expressing My Fears Gives Me a Sense of Freedom

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

A few years ago, I thought that talking openly about my fears and worries was a sign of weakness. I convinced myself that being strong meant putting on my ... Read more

April 17, 2020April 15, 2020

I’m Learning to Confront My Fear of New Beginnings

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Going to college, starting a new job, finding the right person to love, and getting my first apartment all seem like wonderful life accomplishments. I would have thought that graduating from college and ... Read more

April 10, 2020April 8, 2020

I Found My Strength in Isolation

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

After so many years of struggling to find my voice in advocating for my healthcare, today I am proud of how far I have come. Speaking up for my ... Read more

April 3, 2020March 31, 2020

My ‘Normal’ State Is Constantly Changing

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

In recent years, I have heard the words “you’ll get used to it” more times than I can count. It’s as if my body and mind are programmed to ... Read more

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