by ardent_user | Mar 13, 2022 | Bereaved Families
Dom’s message for anyone experiencing grief is simple: You are not alone. The Frawley family experienced devastating loss in 2013 when their youngest son, Malachy, passed away due to his complex congenital heart condition. Dom recently published a book...
by Kimberley Schollick | Feb 27, 2022 | Adult, Young Person
Kennedy had open-heart surgery when she was eight years old. Today she plays in the NRLW for the Parramatta Eels and is one of the brightest young talents in the league. In this episode, Kennedy opens up about her mindset and how she has overcome challenges on her...
by Kimberley Schollick | Feb 14, 2022 | Adult, Young Person
Can you be strong about your heart condition and grieve for it at the same time? Growing up, Rachael never let her heart condition get in her way. She found herself pushing through rather than processing some of the trauma she experienced. Rachael is now 24 and with...
by Kimberley Schollick | Jan 31, 2022 | Adult, Health Professionals, Parents and Carers, Young Person
Should I exercise if I have a heart condition? The answer is, almost everyone with a congenital or childhood heart condition can benefit from exercise. When done safely, regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your heart and overall health....
by Kimberley Schollick | Dec 20, 2021 | Parents and Carers
What is pregnancy like when you have a congenital heart condition? Tegan had a Fontan procedure as a child. She’s now 34 years old and a mother of three. Her experience of pregnancy has been different each time, and not always smooth, but each time it’s...
