Posts by: Jen Cueva

Jen Cueva

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

How a Friend Inspired Me to Be Proud of My Disability

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

After my bloodwork a few weeks ago, I stopped by a local 7-Eleven to grab an iced coffee. I parked and went in. An older man came in behind me ... Read more

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022

In Memory of a Special PHriend, With Gratitude

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Last month, I lost a friend within my rare disease community, pulmonary hypertension (PH). PH continuously takes with no regard for anyone or anything. It wasn’t the first time and ... Read more

June 15, 2022June 22, 2022

Finding a Way to Address Mental Health Setbacks

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Lately, I’ve realized I’m in a funk and don’t know how long I’ve been going through this season of my life. I feel overwhelmed. But is it connected to my ... Read more

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

Finding a Way to Address Mental Health Setbacks

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Lately, I’ve realized I’m in a funk and don’t know how long I’ve been going through this season of my life. I feel overwhelmed. But is it connected to my ... Read more

June 1, 2022June 22, 2022

Searching for a New Care Team Proves Challenging

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

As I searched for a new primary care physician (PCP) in March, I learned that finding my new healthcare team after relocating across the country would prove challenging. The first ... Read more

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Searching for a New Care Team Proves Challenging

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

As I searched for a new primary care physician (PCP) in March, I learned that finding my new healthcare team after relocating across the country would prove challenging. The first ... Read more

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

‘Wine Down’ and Join Me in Promoting Self-care

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Life after a pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis is stressful. As a Type A personality, I’ve often defined my worth by my productivity. But since my PH diagnosis, I am now ... Read more

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

How PH Affects My Sexuality

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

My husband, Manny, and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in March. If you know anything about my pulmonary hypertension (PH) journey, you know that 17 years have been with ... Read more

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Despite PH, I Continue to Set and Achieve Goals

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

It’s no secret that life turned upside down for my family and me when I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) in 2005. But my life was far from over; ... Read more

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Never Stop Being Your Best Advocate With PH

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

Patient advocacy is a broad term covering many topics, and the concept leaves many confused. Those of us in the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community must educate ourselves about it. In ... Read more

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

By Sharing Our PH Stories, We Can Offer Hope and Connection

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

“The courage it takes to share your story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to hope.” — Unknown My hands were clammy and my ... Read more

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Where Do You Fit Within the PH Community?

Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

The words I wasn’t prepared to hear went something like this: “Mrs. Cueva, it seems that you have a rare and life-threatening illness.” My mind immediately flashed back to months ... Read more

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

10 Lessons PH Has Taught Me in the Past 17 Years

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

I’ll never forget the day I knew something was wrong with my body. It was sending me warnings. The symptoms included increased shortness of breath from minor activities like talking, ... Read more

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

Building and Maintaining Relationships Is Challenging With PH

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

When I walk my dog around my new neighborhood carrying my oxygen, my neighbors seem to look at me like I’m an alien. Many stare and gawk, as if they’re ... Read more

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

My 2021 Reflections: It’s Been a Wild Ride

COVID-19 Columns, Pulmonary Hypertension News Columns

As another year comes to an end, I reflect on memories from 2021. Since my pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis, I desire reflection more each year. Those of us with rare ... Read more