ya i think it changes as CF progresses.
it's easy for someone like me to say "oh no, life is great" but as Mel said, her life is extremely different from mine.
reminds me of when parents of CFers say "oh they're not struggling! they live perfect, great, normal lives with no suffering." well sure, your kid is 5. or 10. talk to me in 20 years..... it seems often this perspective is missed by those who are new to CF.