I believe that people enter our lives when we need them most. I have always made friends easily,…
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
Arguably, one of the most soul-searching questions someone can ask is, “What is my purpose in this life?”…
While it sounds cliché to talk about the importance of focusing on quality moments in our lives rather…
Upon being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2016, I predicted that many of my relationships would…
Many of us living with chronic illness know the importance of keeping specialist appointments because of the length…
The Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums is celebrating its first birthday this month. As a forums moderator, I…
Since my diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) nearly three years ago, I have changed in many fundamental…
Any patient living with a chronic illness is familiar with the topic of self-care. It’s something that many…
It’s cold and flu season, and unfortunately, people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and compromised immune systems are…
Last year, I wrote a gratitude miniseries reflecting on the positive things that took place each month. While…