It’s hard to forget traumatic events. Even if we’re not directly involved, these moments often become ingrained in our…
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
Last Monday was one of my favorite holidays here in Canada. Victoria Day, which honors Queen Victoria’s birthday, kicks…
I would not consider myself an anxious person. However, as I straightened my hair and did my makeup last Saturday…
Although the past two years have been traumatic and isolating, I believe some good things have emerged from the…
The days surrounding April 7 each year are emotional for me. On that day in 2016, I was diagnosed with…
I spent a lot of time crying last week, but for a positive reason. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a cruel…
Many chronic illness patients experience brain fog. Those living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and life-threatening lung condition,…
One of my biggest fears is being a nuisance to others. As much as possible, I try not to rely…
No one will ever convince me that COVID-19 is just a cold. Unfortunately, I’ve heard this sentiment echoed by healthy…
Given the various unfortunate events happening around the world, including the evolving war between Russia and Ukraine, I’ve been…