Having survived 35+ years with a terminal illness, I’ve experienced a dramatic improvement thanks to Trikafta. Free from constant infections and debilitating symptoms, I now embrace life with newfound energy. Aware this may not last. I cherish each moment and celebrate my increased lung function and newfound peace.
Christina reflects on overcoming the hardships of living with a terminal disease, emphasizes the significance of lifelong learning, self-acceptance, and embracing her identity, including being gay. She chooses to cherish the gift of life and encourages readers to seek growth, express gratitude, and live authentically, making the most of every moment.
After nearly 14 years post lung transplant, Christina reflects on the profound, newfound life her donor’s lungs have provided. Initially driven by a pressure to “live for two,” she now realizes the importance of living for herself, embracing normalcy and appreciating each moment without the perpetual need to achieve extraordinary feats.
The post reflects on the transition from living one day at a time due to illness to grappling with expectations after a life-saving lung transplant. Christina discusses the challenge of staying present despite newfound future possibilities. The essence is the struggle of balancing living in the moment with confronting past and future expectations.
After overcoming a life-threatening terminal illness and receiving a lung transplant, Christina reflects on how running and regaining physical abilities brought them newfound freedom and health. They express gratitude for their supportive partner, family, and friends, and emphasize the importance of processing trauma, accepting imperfections, and embracing each day as a gift.
I talk a lot about this topic. I’m talking about letting go of things, people, situations, and emotions that are no longer serving you. Maybe they never have been. Things that clearly aren’t for you in this one, short life. I’ve been thinking a lot… Read More »Embracing Life Post-Double Lung Transplant: The Power of Letting Go
Christina reflects on their 35 years of life, marked by struggling with a terminal illness. Despite being told they’d die young, they defied the odds, continually fighting to live. Filled with gratitude, they celebrate their journey, acknowledging its hardships and cherishing every moment they’ve been given.
Celebrating 12 years since a life-saving lung transplant, Christina reflects on the journey of resilience and gratitude. They express finding a renewed sense of self, confidence, and purpose over the past year, and sincerely thank their donor, medical team, and support network for helping them thrive, emphasizing the value of every moment.
A random collage of me in the hospital recently for CF and Lung Transplant related shenanigans… Followed by a random assortment of awesome post Transplant memories!