CF Foundation Community Blog Digest

What I’ve Learned From My Mental Health Journey With CF  

By Devanshi Dubey, an adult with CF 

“For many years, cystic fibrosis took a toll on my mental health — long before I was diagnosed. But over time, I began to find meaning in small moments, slowly rebuilding after breaking down. It’s been a journey of not just surviving, but learning how to truly live, one step at a time.” 

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CF & Vulnerability in College

By Josie Praytor, an adult with CF

“Going to college while living with cystic fibrosis carries its unique challenges. One of these is learning to be vulnerable about CF with others. But as I learned to be open, I discovered that CF did not build up walls to community — it opened doors.”

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Trikafta Gave Me Hope. Now I’m Fighting For More. 

By Julia Emmert, a teen with CF 

“Trikafta has transformed my life in ways I never thought possible. But with that came a sharp awareness of those still waiting for a treatment that works for them. That’s why I’m deeply committed to the fight for a cure — because everyone with CF deserves the same chance at a fuller, healthier life.” 

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My Experience With Bipolar Disorder and CF

By Amelia Fortunato, an adult with CF

“I’ve struggled with my mental health for as long as I can remember, but being diagnosed with bipolar disorder the summer after starting Trikafta made me question how the medication may have affected me — and left me wishing I could pinpoint a single cause for what I was experiencing.” 

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