I’m sure that you’re familiar with the saying, “Time heals all things.” I don’t believe this is true of the…
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’ll never forget the day I was diagnosed with a terminal illness. After months of shortness of breath, a…
Patients living with a chronic illness must learn quickly to manage their medication. Access to the right treatment can be…
I want to increase awareness about the impact on those of us with lung disease when people smoke in public…
I feel vulnerable writing about this topic, but if this column opens the door for conversation, my discomfort will be…
I often write about living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and what I’ve lost as a result of…
Do you ever wonder what your bigger picture looks like and what life lessons you’re meant to learn? I am…
Learning to cope with a chronic illness is an ongoing process — and never easy. My entire world was flipped…
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting these last few weeks. I don’t know why — I haven’t hit any…
Goal setting is an essential part of a balanced life. Regardless of whether the goals are related to fitness, finances,…