Youth Doesn’t Equal Invincibility: Helen’s Story
…worst way. On the afternoon of December 12, 2015, I suddenly noticed I was struggling for breath after climbing a flight of stairs. The harder I tried to breathe, the…
I Felt Like I Was Having a Heart Attack: Jessica’s Story
…breathe. I got even more concerned when I found it difficult to walk up a flight of 7 stairs that were easy for me to sprint before. I felt as…
I’m More Present and More Grateful: Brandon’s Story
…Seven years later, I’m 36, just got off a five-hour flight for a family trip to Hawaii, and I notice a cramping sensation in the same leg. I thought it…
The Doctor Told Her Not to Worry: Marsha’s Story
…after reading the email, I had a call from another sister that Marsha was being life-flighted to a large hospital. I called around and finally managed to talk to my…
Know the Risk of Birth Control Pills: Carmen’s Story
…all that happened, I realize now that there were signs that something was not quite right. Whenever I walked up a flight of stairs, I would become really winded, and…
I’m a Nurse and I Missed The Signs: Rachael’s Story
…The following day, my calf was extremely sore– like the worst muscle cramp I’d ever had. That same day, I took another flight from California to Washington State. On the…
I Feel Lucky to Have Gotten a Second Chance at Living: Kara’s Story
…I sat down, I felt better. We left and had to walk up a flight of stairs. It took me several minutes to make it up because I had to…