--- title: "Faith4ACure: A Family’s Journey | mental health" description: "mental health | Welcome to our blog, Faith4ACure: A Family’s Journey, where we share the heart and soul of Team Salty Jeans. Here, you'll find real stories of resilience, hope, and advocacy—from Olivia’s journey and our family’s experiences to the latest in cystic fibrosis research, fundraising efforts, and community impact. Stay up to date with upcoming events, inspiring CF warrior spotlights, and practical insights on CF care and awareness. 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[Read More](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/from-tears-to-bravery-helping-a-child-overcome-procedural-anxiety) [![Navigating Tough Choices: A Family's Journey of Hope and Heartbreak](https://saltyjeans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sj_blog-navigating_tough_choices-featured.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=sj_blog-navigating_tough_choices-featured.png)](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/navigating-tough-choices) [mental health](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/mental-health), [managing cf](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/managing-cf), [caregiving](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/caregiving) ##### [Navigating Tough Choices: A Family's Journey of Hope and Heartbreak](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/navigating-tough-choices) [By: Sarah Logan "Mom",](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/author/sarah-logan-mom) Life Isn’t Always Clear-Cut: Life brings us to crossroads more often than we’d like—moments where both paths hold promise and risk. For parents, those decisions multiply. And when you’re a CF parent, the stakes feel impossibly high.Over the last... [Read More](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/navigating-tough-choices) [![The Hidden Battle of Cystic Fibrosis: Managing an Invisible Illness](https://saltyjeans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sj_blog-hidden_battle-featured.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=sj_blog-hidden_battle-featured.png)](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/the-hidden-battle-of-cystic-fibrosis) [mental health](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/mental-health), [awareness](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/awareness), [managing cf](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/managing-cf), [caregiving](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/caregiving) ##### [The Hidden Battle of Cystic Fibrosis: Managing an Invisible Illness](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/the-hidden-battle-of-cystic-fibrosis) [By: Sarah Logan "Mom",](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/author/sarah-logan-mom) One of the most challenging aspects of living with cystic fibrosis (CF) is that many of its symptoms remain unseen. To the outside world—including friends, family, classmates, and even strangers—Olivia may appear perfectly healthy. We often hear,... [Read More](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/the-hidden-battle-of-cystic-fibrosis) [![The Weight of Expectations: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Self-Compassion](https://saltyjeans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sj_blog-weight_of_expectations-featured.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=sj_blog-weight_of_expectations-featured.png)](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/weight-of-expectations) [mental health](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/mental-health), [motherhood](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/motherhood), [parenting](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/tag/parenting) ##### [The Weight of Expectations: Motherhood, Mental Health, and Self-Compassion](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/weight-of-expectations) [By: Sarah Logan "Mom",](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/author/sarah-logan-mom) Parenthood is tough. For mothers, the pressure to meet unrealistic expectations to be considered a “good” mom can feel overwhelming. Today, I caught myself battling an inner dialogue—one voice urging me to stay calm and patient while the words... [Read More](https://saltyjeans.com/faith4acure/weight-of-expectations) A family-led advocacy movement choosing courage over illness and community over fear. [![SJ_logo_stacked_tagline-white](https://saltyjeans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SJ_logo_stacked_tagline-white.png?width=200&height=135&name=SJ_logo_stacked_tagline-white.png "SJ_logo_stacked_tagline-white")](https://www.saltyjeans.com) - - - Make A Donation - Subscribe To #Faith4ACure - Meet Team Salty Jeans *Proud supporters of Children's Mercy and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation* ![cm-logo-2025v2-rgb-white-1](https://saltyjeans.com/hubfs/cm-logo-2025v2-rgb-white-1.png) ![cfflogo-white](https://saltyjeans.com/hubfs/cfflogo-white.png) [Give Courage Today](https://saltyjeans.com/gifts-of-courage) Stay connected. 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