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EPISODE · Dec 2, 2024 · 17 MIN

Living with Heart Failure: The Struggle, the Isolation, and Finding Hope

from My Congenital Heart | Heart Disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Mental Health · host iris_jolie

In this episode, I share my experience of being diagnosed with heart failure after years of being dismissed and overlooked by doctors. Living with a chronic illness can be incredibly challenging, especially when the healthcare system doesn’t always listen or respond the way it should.I talk about what that journey was like for me—moving through uncertainty, frustration, and finally receiving a diagnosis that changed everything. I also share some grounding techniques and coping tools that have helped me manage the emotional and physical weight of chronic illness.If you’re living with a chronic illness or disability, you may find pieces of your own experience in this story. This episode is about validation, survival, and finding small ways to stay grounded when things feel overwhelming.

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