One of my all-time favorite quotes about kindness is: “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know…
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 have noticed a difference in myself over the past few months. I believe this new attitude is…
Living with any life-threatening illness is difficult and brings many changes, both to the patient and her family.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved meeting new people. My siblings and I each…
Ed. note: A continuation of the monthly “Gratitude Miniseries.” As September drew to a close, I was…
I am writing this column from my hospital room, and I’m feeling pretty frustrated. As I was rushing…
Addressing Stares from Others
I understand that it is uncommon to see a young adult wearing supplemental oxygen and using a…
I hope I never take my ability to travel for granted. The world is a beautiful place, and…
Since my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis in early 2016, I have been committed to advocating for myself…
There is nothing quite like having someone truly understand what you are going through. Living with a life-threatening…