As a child in elementary school, I once earned the top grade on a project about inspirational people in Canada.
Articles by Charlene Marshall
I wore a mask to protect myself from germs and viruses before it was required by the COVID-19 pandemic.
I’ve been writing this column for almost six years. Throughout that time, I’ve had the privilege of interacting with other…
By definition, a progressive illness is one that worsens over time. When I was diagnosed in 2016 with idiopathic…
One of the most common symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the chronic cough. While patients may…
Pulmonary fibrosis has stolen a lot from me over the years. Like most people, I’d never heard of this…
A strong relationship with a medical specialist can make a world of difference. As a young adult living with…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a cruel and greedy chronic illness. I’ve had to accept this, albeit begrudgingly, since…
Living with a chronic illness is not for the faint of heart. In addition to the physical and emotional…
“I’m so busy” feels like it’s now a common response to the question, “How are you?” It’s like being busy…