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, September 1, 2017

Living Life-giving

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There are specific moments in our life which cause us to pause - forcing us to retrace our life’s steps and look at the greater work that...

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Monday, July 17, 2017

To Be "Sick"

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I remember as a little girl staring at myself in the mirror and locking eyes with my reflection – analyzing my appearance and desperately w...

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Monday, June 5, 2017

My Storied Truth

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This night is one of the hardest, yet one of my favorites of the year. It’s a night filled with so many raw and diverse emotions that ama...

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Living Denial & Determination

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From out of nowhere I feel a catch in my breath and a well of emotion dares to erupt from the deepest parts of my being. It comes without w...

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Expensively Imperfect

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At the very core of who I am there is a gnawing and ever-present voice that tells me I am a burden. It daily reminds me that I am expensive...

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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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