We all know about the benefits of exercise and try our best to incorporate it into our lives. While…
Charlene Marshall
Charlene Marshall is a fiercely independent 30-something-year-old who can’t sit still. She loves coffee, wine tasting, playing with her dog, and spending time on the beach with her family. She’s a lover of all things travel, and never passes up an opportunity for a dip in the ocean! A proud Canadian, Charlene was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2016 after 13 months of investigation into sudden shortness of breath, a chronic cough, and unusual fatigue. IPF has forced her to slow down, but she’s slowly learning the value of quality versus quantity in everything she does.
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Articles by Charlene Marshall
I am passionate about professional development and ongoing learning opportunities. While I have always thought about these in the context…
Before I got sick, my life was pretty straightforward. I knew what I wanted to study in college, and I…
Managing a chronic illness is not for the faint of heart. Learning to live with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is…
For the third day in a row, I’ve been feeling angry with my body, particularly my lungs. I’ve been experiencing…
If you’re aware of “FOMO,” you’ll know that it stands for “fear of missing out.” It can be used…
One of the reasons I enjoy traveling is its provided gift of reflection. While experiencing other cultures and countries,…
Our bodies are amazing machines, but we can be hard on them sometimes.
As I write this, my legs are elevated and I’m applying ice to my swollen feet in the small cottage…
Learning to live with a life-threatening, chronic lung disease as a young adult is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.