It is inevitable that people living with a chronic illness will experience days that are difficult, both physically and mentally. Since…
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
Young adulthood is a life stage typically filled with new experiences, joy, and social celebrations with friends and loved ones.
A disease is considered rare in the United States when it affects fewer than 200,000 people (fewer than about 1…
We learn the most important lessons in the most difficult times, and I’m grateful to have had opportunities…
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It is inevitable as we grow and develop throughout the years that our priorities will change. Throughout the…
Longing for Normalcy
In my career, I am privileged to offer children and families support in some of their most vulnerable…
One of my favorite courses when preparing for a career in trauma, mental health, and children’s counseling was…
Warning: Spoilers for the movie “Five Feet Apart” are contained in this story. Since my 2016 idiopathic pulmonary…
Following the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, it is hard to put into words the gamut…