Up until last year, new Married At First Sight bride Lyndall believed she wouldn't live to walk down the aisle. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis - a debilitating disease that damages the lungs - as a baby, she was told she wouldn't make it to 30.
However, after a "miracle" medication was approved in early 2022, which could add up to 30 years to her life expectancy, Lyndall bit the bullet and did the unthinkable - she applied for MAFS.
"I was like, 'Oh my God, I can get married," she tells Woman's Day. "I guess when you've been waiting your entire adult life to even let yourself think about marriage, you simply don't want to wait any longer."
The WA-based accountant, now 27, admits life has been challenging with the condition, adding she's seen her "fair share of bad reactions in the past", but the blonde beauty isn't going to let her illness stand in her way any longer.
"I felt for a long time I had to be perfect in every aspect to make up for the 'burden' I had, and I felt so guilty about not being able to promise a whole life to someone," she says, adding that it meant she tried "very hard to avoid long-term relationships".
"Now I know that it's never been a burden, and anyone who sees it that way isn't deserving of me. It's hard to describe a lot of the time. It's scary, but it's normal. It's strenuous, but it's just how I've always been. I hate it, but I wouldn't change it."
Bu hikaye Woman's Day Australia dergisinin February 06, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Woman's Day Australia dergisinin February 06, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
I SWAPPED RETIREMENT FORT NURSING!
Neysa is embracing adventure and a career change at 70
THE BLOCK - AUCTIONS TAKE TWO!
Just six months after it sold for an eye-watering $4.3 million at The Block auction in November, Eliza and Liberty Paschke's Hampton East home went under the hammer once again.
THE SPICIEST 50TH EVER!
It cost a whopping $480,000 but it was worth every penny!
A HOWLING SUCCESS!
The first memorial statue to the Queen is unveiled — and it's pawsitively adorable!
PRISCILLA CONFRONTED BY ELVIS' LOVE CHILD
Elvis' alleged love child Deborah Presley Brando had Priscilla Presley all shook up ahead of a book signing she was due to attend in May.
JAMES & SARAH - WHY THEY REALLY HID THEIR DIVORCE
After months of rumours, the actress has bravely told the truth
HENRY IS OUR MIRACLE BABY
In an Australian first, Kirsty birthed her son, thanks to her own mum's donated uterus
JEN GARNER FINALLY TELLS MY SIDE OF THE STORY!
The actress breaks her silence at last on her relationship with ex-husband Ben Affleck
MEGHAN WARNS HARRY - ARCHIE'S NEVER SETTING FOOT IN LONDON
Despite her husband's pleas, the duchess is determined to celebrate their son's birthday in the US
FURIOUS EXES.A WALKOUT & WEDDING!
Things have gone from bad to worse for Farmer Joe as his true intentions are called into question