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.
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.
Christina, a double lung transplant recipient, writes an emotional letter to her donor’s family, struggling to convey her deep gratitude and condolences. She reflects on the gift of life she received amid their loss and describes the profound impact on her life, highlighting her determination to honor the donor’s memory through her actions.