Tag Archives: relentless

Goodbye to all that

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

A candle was blown out at Christmas, when the life of a fellow cystic fibrosis (CF)* adult was cut horribly short. For me, this has always been the hardest part… He left a lasting impression on anyone that had the … Continue reading →

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Good to talk?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

To talk or not to talk – that’s the question. Is it easy to talk openly about a life-threatening illness such as cystic fibrosis (CF)* OR is silence golden? I waited for nearly 40 years before I found my voice… … Continue reading →

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Fighting Talk

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

In life actions often speak louder than words. This is especially true when applied to the sport of boxing as David Haye discovered when he came up against the man mountain Wladimir Klitschko last week. This fight got me thinking … Continue reading →

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Control

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

We all want to feel ‘in control’ of our lives – to feel able to manage our destiny and those of our family. Sometimes your health can prevent you from achieving this… Indeed, some people become obsessive and are ‘control … Continue reading →

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This life begins at 40

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

I never thought it possible for most of my life. Slowly I dared to dream, even whisper it… now I can shout it out loud – “I’ve made it to 40!” For me it is a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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Eyes wide open

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

It’s marvelous what you can see when you really open your eyes. Nearly 40 years of suffering with a life-threatening illness has taught me that life is too precious to miss anything. As much as I despise my daily battle … Continue reading →

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Think well

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

There’s a ‘battle royale’ taking place in my body every day I endure my life-threatening illness – it’s the mental struggle between pessimism and optimism. By quashing negative thoughts, more often than not, my cup of life remains half full … Continue reading →

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Shake the disease

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

They say the best form of defence is attack. After a lifetime battling a relentless illness, I’ve learnt to fight it by being just as relentless back… Being ‘relentless’ means showing no sign of stopping or becoming less determined; remaining … Continue reading →

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