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Rachael lives in Strawberry Plains, TN with her husband, two kids, and multiple fur babies. She has been helping her husband manage and treat his heart failure since his second heart attack in March, 2015. Read more.
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The Second Heart Attack

As scary as my husband’s first heart attack was, his second has left lasting anxiety. We had lived together for almost four...

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The First Heart Attack

I had barely known my husband for five months when he had his first heart attack. He was in his early thirties...

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My Husband's Heart-Related Stroke (Part 1)

Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2.Before I start, I want to say...

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My Stressful Return to Office Life

The first week of June, I returned to working in my office full time. I thought it would be an easier transition...

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My Husband's Heart-Related Stroke (Part 2)

Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1. This was the first time my...

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I'm Dreading Mother's Day This Year

Does anyone else feel this way? With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I cannot help but reflect on the past year. The worry...

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By Rachael Skyles

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