Worth the PHight – a Column by Jen Cueva

June 1, 2020May 28, 2020

Caring for Aging Parents Is Challenging with My PH Limitations

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

In life, we often try to control things by trying to predict the future. But no matter how hard we try, we are not in control. There is only ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 14, 2020

Opening Up About My Struggles with Mental Health

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

If you have found yourself standing in a warm shower as tears stream down your face, you are not alone. It is no secret that living with a rare ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 7, 2020

Celebrating World PH Day and National Nurses Week

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

When you hear May 5, do you smell warm chips and salsa? Or taste a tangy margarita? Most of us probably think about Cinco de Mayo. No judgment. I, ... Read more

May 4, 2020April 29, 2020

Can I Have a Bit of Normalcy Without Fear?

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

“I have watched fear change us. I have watched fear ride roughshod over our families, organizations, and communities.” – Brené Brown, “Braving The Wilderness.” In the above quote, lecturer ... Read more

April 27, 2020April 22, 2020

PH Has Changed Me in Profound Ways

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

I often hear that I’ve changed since my pulmonary hypertension diagnosis. I constantly speculate about whether this might be true, and then repeatedly realize it’s pretty accurate. Surviving every ... Read more

April 20, 2020April 15, 2020

I’m Starting to Lose It with Social Distancing

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

Have y’all had times during this self-quarantine when you’ve lost it? If so, you’re not alone. Last week, my husband was home from work all week. He was feeling ... Read more

April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Tapping into Music as Therapy for Illness and Trauma

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

If you listen to music, you may already know that it affects our mood. I listen to music almost daily. Playing music on Spotify is simple, and I appreciate ... Read more

April 6, 2020April 1, 2020

Kindness Matters, So Let’s Work to Unite Our PH Community

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

“If I could tell the world just one thing, it would be that we’re all OK.” –Jewel Through the years, I have noticed that within the pulmonary hypertension (PH) ... Read more

March 30, 2020March 26, 2020

Dealing with Anxiety Caused By Life’s Uncertainties

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

Life is full of the unexpected, the unknowns, and uncertainty. This is no secret. My pulmonary hypertension diagnosis was unquestionably one of my toughest unknowns. Unknowns also may include ... Read more

March 20, 2020March 19, 2020

Staying Positive During a Global Pandemic

Columns, Worth the PHight - a Column by Jen Cueva

As I write this, I am watching the news. Shocker, right? As of the writing of this column, 63 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the greater Houston ... Read more

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