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When protecting others means isolating yourself

I haven't told my kids about my heart condition because I don't want them to worry but I'm terrified something will happen and they won't understand why I kept it secret.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impulse to shield loved ones from our mortality can create a prison of secrecy that amplifies our fears.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Heart and cardiovascular health?”

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