“Wow! You look just fine! You look exactly the same!”
That’s a fairly typical greeting from those who have not seen me since before my heart attack. While they might assume that this is a thoughtful and flattering comment to offer, many times it may not feel that way.
Surprised? Many women, especially in the early days, weeks and months while still reeling emotionally and physically from their life-altering cardiac train wreck, tell me that they often feel like replying to such greetings with:
“I am NOT fine – and I am NOT the same!”
Instead of the well-meant but oddly niggling ”You look great!” – what might be more helpful to the freshly diagnosed heart patient? click to continue reading
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