Nurturing Connections

Whether it’s with friends, family, or significant others, building and maintaining relationships takes work. When you add cystic fibrosis (CF) to the mix, things can feel complicated. Find tips and resources for dating, starting a family, or simply just talking to others about your needs.

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Family & Partners Family & Partners Community Community Resources Resources

Family

Go to Starting a Family as an Adult With CF page

Starting a Family as an Adult With CF

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Go to Finding What Works for You & Your Family page

Finding What Works for You & Your Family

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Go to Sexual Health & Cystic Fibrosis (CF) page

Embracing Yourself & Your Sexuality

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Coming-of-Age Stories: Uncommon Lungs Beyond the Episode

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Community

Go to Celebrating the CF Community page

Being Your Own Best Advocate

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Go to Celebrating the CF Community page

Celebrating the CF Community

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Go to Tips for Talking About Cystic Fibrosis (CF) page

Talking to Others About CF

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Go to Tips for Talking About Cystic Fibrosis (CF) page

Getting to Know the CF Care Team

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Resources

Customizable CF Care Team Conversation Guide

Growing Up With CF in the Family

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Customizable CF Care Team Conversation Guide

Customizable CF Care Team Conversation Guide

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Uncommon Lungs Podcast: Coming-of-Age Stories

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Understanding CF: For Teachers of Students with Cystic Fibrosis

Understanding CF: For Teachers of Students With Cystic Fibrosis

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Uncommon Lungs:
Perspectives From
the CF Community

Listen to Tara and Julia talk about gaining independence and falling in love in the “Coming of Age Stories” episode of the Uncommon Lungs podcast.

The Power of Pets

Learn how animal companions can lift your spirits and support you in a variety of different ways.