Elizabeth Amber, a writer and artist who has cystic fibrosis, had a double-lung and liver transplant in late 2020 at the age of 38. She says she’s always been passionate about personal growth and finding joy no matter the circumstances. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska, with her husband and ninja cat, Pi, and is pursuing a degree in social work and Alaskan Native studies.
So there I was, in January 2022, making goals for myself 13 months after my double-lung and liver transplant and one month after my last round of chemotherapy for the cancer I developed eight months after the transplant.
I was finally ready to feel better and start enjoying life after transplant and cancer. My body had been through a lot, so I decided to start with some “easy” goals. I’d write and read for 30 minutes every day. No more romance audiobooks for me. It was time to be productive…