Cystic Fibrosis: A Diagnosis, Not An Identity

Learning about Alaina’s battle with cystic fibrosis offered me a great deal of perspective and hope beyond what I could have imagined. Diagnosed with CF at age 2, Alaina spent a good deal of time living her life as anyone who didn’t have a life threatening illness may do. But as Alaina’s health declined during her early adult life, she was faced with challenges most of us could never - and would never - want to fathom for ourselves or loved ones. In this episode, Alaina opens up about:

What life is ike as a young person with a chronic, terminal illness

Her family’s endless support and optimism despite their natural fears

How she ultimately came to the decision to receive a lung transplant

And how her life has changed both personally and professionally since she took such a massive leap of faith.

This is one for the books. Get ready for ALL the feels.
Thank you so much, Alaina, for sharing your positivity, your perspective, and your beautiful heart.
This episode’s WhoTheF*ck for a Cause is in support of The Bonnell Foundation, whose purpose is to provide tools to navigate the difficulties of living with CF by connecting families with resources during their CF journey. Visit whothefck.com/donate to support their mission and check out other causes our guests are supporting!

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Learning about Alaina’s battle with cystic fibrosis offered me a great deal of perspective and hope beyond what I could have imagined. Diagnosed with CF at age 2, Alaina spent a good deal of time living her life as anyone who didn’t have a life threatening illness may do. But as Alaina’s health declined during her early adult life, she was faced with challenges most of us could never - and would never - want to fathom for ourselves or loved ones. In this episode, Alaina opens up about:

What life is ike as a young person with a chronic, terminal illness
Her family’s endless support and optimism despite their natural fears
How she ultimately came to the decision to receive a lung transplant
And how her life has changed both personally and professionally since she took such a massive leap of faith.

This is one for the books. Get ready for ALL the feels.

Thank you so much, Alaina, for sharing your positivity, your perspective, and your beautiful heart.

This episode’s WhoTheF*ck for a Cause is in support of The Bonnell Foundation, whose purpose is to provide tools to navigate the difficulties of living with CF by connecting families with resources during their CF journey. Visit whothefck.com/donate to support their mission and check out other causes our guests are supporting!

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whothefck/message

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices