February is universally known as the “month of love”. Flowers, teddy bears, candy, maybe even proposals. This year, Valentine’s feels different for me...

Last year, I opened up about my heart murmur and discussed accepting the diagnosis. It was a frightening yet empowering feeling to share my story with the world…

All I can remember is the slowed sound of my footsteps and the slight trembling of my hands before my vision turned white and my body betrayed me…