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Oct 16
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Kirsty Parsons Meets Her Future Self

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How often do you think about your future self? For Kirsty Parsons, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth and told she likely wouldn’t live past her twenties, imagining a long future wasn’t even an option. But a groundbreaking new medication has changed everything. And suddenly, Kirsty is facing a future she never planned for. Psychologist Hal Hers ... Show More
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