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Introducing a New PF News Writer: Sharing the Caregiver Perspective
As Bionews continues to expand and onboard columnists to write about their experiences of living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF); I am excited that this new writer will be bringing the perspective of a caregiver!
I’ve often said that I believe caregivers have the most difficult job when it comes to dealing with the impact(s) of PF. I truly don’t think I could do all the selfless acts of giving, kindness and support that our carers provide to us patients on a daily basis. These are just the physical impacts, but there are tons of ways this disease also impacts the emotional and mental health of a caregiver as well. Can you imagine anticipating life without your loved one at your side? I have a hard time even thinking about that; what it would be like to know you might/probably will outlive your significant other who has IPF. Caregivers: you truly are my heroes!
Christie Patient has joined the Pulmonary Fibrosis News community as a writer, and caregiver for her Mom who had IPF and has endured a double lung transplant recently. Check out her recently published column called Becoming My Mother’s Guardian. Christie is an amazing writer, and I am so glad she is taking the time to share her caregiver’s perspective with us. I hope those in the role of caregiver, and who are part of this wonderful forums community find her writing beneficial.
A quick quote to leave with you all who are in this tough role: “It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into doing” – Mother Teresa.
Thank you.
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