This podcast is raw, honest and reflective of the challenges people living with CF have to go through when disclosing their illness to loved ones and acquaintances. Sam talks openly about how he finds it difficult to raise his illness with friends, the responses he has received, and how he’s coming to terms with who he is.
Sam is passionate about sharing his journey to help those who are in a similar situation to become more confident with accepting themselves as they are. With his parents support, Sam realised that it was more important to accept who he was, rather than focusing on letting CF define him. This shift in thinking was triggered by an acute episode of feeling very unwell from dehydration at a Music Festival. He hit rock bottom when he was found in a hospital tent by his friends who didn’t understand what had happened and why his health declined so quickly. Since then, Sam has made a decision to accept his disease and bring everyone into this life. Although still young, Sam is wise and insightful. He strongly believes that those struggling with disclosing their illness need to be patient with themselves, OK with themselves and appreciate the time this takes.
