Stories and shared lived experiences fostering connection, advocacy and hope across the European heart community.
Stories and shared lived experiences fostering connection, advocacy and hope across the European heart community.
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One of the hardest parts of my heart failure journey was being a mother and having to explain to my children that I’m different now. I can’t do what I used to do.
One of the hardest parts of my heart failure journey was being a mother and having to explain to my children that I’m different now. I can’t do what I used to do.
I’ll never be able to thank my donor and his family enough. The best way I can honour them is by living the best life possible. I hope that I made them proud.
Three days after my baby was born, I was diagnosed with severe heart failure — my heart was functioning at just 18%
I often think about what might have happened if I hadn’t gone to the hospital that day — I might not have woken up again.
When I talk about my transplant or my cardiomyopathy, I can say it has been one of the hardest things in my life — but also one of the most beautiful.
I am the living proof that life-saving actions — calling for help, performing cardiac massage, using a defibrillator — save lives.
I didn’t leave the hospotal thinking I had a guardian angel. But today, if someone told me they were removing it, I would be afraid. It’s my lifeline.
I didn’t leave the hospotal thinking I had a guardian angel. But today, if someone told me they were removing it, I would be afraid. It’s my lifeline.
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