Sharing my story feels therapeutic. It helps to talk. Talking is what helped me to eventually process what happened. As part of my initial processing, I searched for stories I could relate to. A lot of things I came across, such as articles about CPR on a loved one, often had happy endings. It didn’t … Read more
The 4th of April 2014 and now, a decade later—a span of ten years, encompassing 3,653 days, 87,672 hours, and 5,260,320 minutes. It’s a considerable stretch of time, especially when each day feels like a bonus. The significance of a decade becomes more profound when we consider that it’s enough time to witness a baby … Read more
Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an incredibly traumatic experience. While the initial relief of being alive is undeniable, the aftermath can be a harrowing journey. For many SCA survivors, the road to recovery is paved with mental and emotional turmoil, often leading to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This debilitating condition … Read more