Lauren Michele

Adult with CF

Lauren is a Black girl who was diagnosed with CF when she was 5 months old. She attends Texas A&M Commerce and wants to become a psychologist. Lauren is a part of the local CF chapters in Dallas. She has participated in research studies, such as the one for Trikafta®. You can check out her blog where she talks about her experiences with CF as a Black girl called Justtryingtobreathe.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @loveleezus.

Blog Posts

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After years of being treated as an oddity, I want people to acknowledge that I am a Black girl with cystic fibrosis. I want my voice to be heard.

Sep. 8, 2020 | 4 min read