Some people bring home souvenirs. I bring home cardiology printouts. One “routine” report showed the day my heart tried improvising without consent—and what it taught me about denial, limits, and the lie of “I’m fine.” #ChronicIllness #HeartFailure https://thoughtswhilesurvivingchronicillness.buzzsprout.com/2548730/episodes/18716049

When My Heart Rebelled for Two Minutes—and My AICD Decided to Stay Employed - Thoughts While Surviving Chronic Illness: Ramblings From a Chef Whose Body Constantly Rebels
Some people collect souvenirs when they travel. I collect medical printouts. One routine cardiology visit handed me a neat little report, the kind that looks boring until you realize it’s basically a receipt for a moment your body tried to freesty...