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Pulmonary Hypertension Has Made Me a New Person
Three years ago, Brittany Foster received a PH diagnosis and supplemental oxygen. She was suddenly no longer an athlete, no longer a student, and no longer able to maintain her job as a special education teacher. Though she grieved what she lost, Brittany sees her circumstances totally differently now.
How does your diagnosis factor into your identity?
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Brittany ,
You’re definitely still a teacher and a leader !Do you think getting through the obstacles of PH daily isn’t being an anthelete , I would say that qualifies, lol
I was working with Hospice patients daily and I loved my patients and families . I was also a wife , mother , friend , manager , daughter, and sister . I think PH changed all of this for me . I can no longer work , but I do tend to try and help and care for my family members . I know that PH changed either my roles and/or limitations in each of my relationships.
I’ve finally realized , I’m stronger because of this . I’ve more vocal , just ask my family , lol
I was more of a shy at first kind of girl , but now , most days I’m pretty vocal . I even lead a panel at the Dallas PH Conference a few years ago !I’ve been able to help and put together several fundraisers, one big one , the PHkids4acure , here in Houston , several years ago . I’ve also worked a few times on a fundraiser for a friend and musician , who has dealt with Leukemia. I’ve also helped with a few others locally that benefited Officers as well as local kids and families. I find that was very rewarding and if I was working , I couldn’t support those events and do all I did . I definitely volunteered when I worked , but very little and not as much as I hoped .
I hope to continue to help others and help various fundraisers and people in my community.
Thanks for sharing , Brittany ! You’re an amazing young woman !
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