My dog’s sudden illness reminded me what it means to be resilient

My dog’s sudden illness reminded me what it means to be resilient

Like many others, I never want to feel like cystic fibrosis (CF) is holding me back in any way. Yet the condition has shaped many of my experiences and taught me so much, including resiliency. At different times — mostly during periods of stability and complacency — I’ve forgotten what it means to be resilient. I’ve benefited enough from a CFTR modulator that I now get to take the longer view on my life. While that’s a great privilege, it’s also…