The Shock (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Experiences are really a beautiful...reactionscomments
Gardening on a BudgetWhen it comes to eating healthy, it can be a challenge to do so cheaply when living with heart failure and on...reactions1comment
Getting Started With AdvocacyWhether you are new to your heart failure diagnosis or a seasoned heart failure patient, advocating for your own health can make...reactions1comment
Community Shares: What Are Your Sources of Gratitude?When faced with a chronic health diagnosis like heart failure, many different emotions come to the surface. It can become easy to...reactions2comments
PPCM Changed My Life: My Fight Isn’t Over, I’m a PPCM Survivor!Editor's note: This is part 3 in a 3-part series. Check out part 1, PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Surprising Ways Heart Failure Can Affect Daily LifeMost people living with heart failure are aware of the biggest ways that the diagnosis affects the body. However, they may not...reactionscomments
RecoveryI remember waking up from my heart transplant strapped to the bed, confused and lost, trying to utter words and realizing there...reactionscomments
Four Tips for Dealing With Bad NewsBeing chronically ill is hard. The things we deal with on a daily basis are more than anyone ever should. Many of...reactions1comment
Heart Failure in the Ancient WorldHeart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart...reactionscomments
You're Not Exempt From Non-Heart EmergenciesHow did my heart failure and previous incidents cause me to mistake a stroke for heart-related complications? That’s a good question and...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart FailureLiving with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can...reactions4comments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Heart FailureWhen you are newly diagnosed with heart failure, the many life changes can feel overwhelming. Implementing all the recommendations for staying healthy...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,001For starters, being approached, harassed, and discriminated against by a complete stranger while having an invisible disability is intimidating. This type of...reactions1comment
Sexual Orientation and Access to Heart HealthcareDisparities in health care access have prevailed in the health system for centuries. While these disparities are recognized today, many reports continue...reactions1comment
What Was My Purpose?November 2007 was the second turn of my life. I had been having some chest pain that was becoming unbearable so the...reactionscomments
Medical Device Advisory – How Should You Handle This?I had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted almost six years ago to prevent fatal arrhythmias from turning into cardiac arrest. It wasn't an...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask a Prospective PartnerI was diagnosed with CHF at 35, never married, and with no children. While I always wanted to find a partner, the...reactionscomments
Virtual Walks: Miles to Go Before You Sleep“You have reached the Melville Nauheim Shelter. This shelter was built in 1977 and sleeps 8. There is water just north of...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Thought After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisNearly everyone remembers the first thought that popped into their head when their doctor first told them about their heart failure diagnosis...reactionscomments
PPCM Changed My Life: I Almost Died - UNNECESSARILY!Editor's note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series. Check out part 1, PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart...reactionscomments
