Breathe Bravely

A blog about my beautiful life living with Cystic Fibrosis: to educate and help promote awareness and understanding associated with CF. Dedicated to sharing my experiences of the good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny, so that all who so eagerly support the fight against CF, will know how much their love and support truly means.

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Friday, November 22, 2024

A girl called "Tragedy"

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There once was a girl they called “Tragedy.” They say she came into this world clothed in an invisible armor for a fight she did not choose....

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Moms, Dads, & Diagosis

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I have not nor will I ever have the chance to be a mom. Of a human child that is. I realize I proudly own every sweatshirt, hat, and keychai...

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Falling Leaves & Letting Go

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There’s a familiar sadness I feel as I stare out the window of this coffee shop and see colored leaves desperately clinging to their branche...

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Constance & Seeds of Hope

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From the wind it was carried across the miles and brought to rest upon chance, atop a place it could be inspired to grow, a place it could...

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Simply Surviving : PC & CF

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“You’re so brave. ” A phrase over the years that has been graciously poured upon me like a midsummer’s late afternoon rain. There's pe...

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

A Bird and Cancer

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There once was a bird named Resilience. She loved to greet each new sunrise with a song and watch the setting skies turn into a cacophony o...

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Ashley Ballou-Bonnema: I define myself by how I see myself reflected in the relationships of the people I know and love. Thankful for each opportunity, relationship, and breath life is willing to give me.

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