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Stories from people caring for someone living with heart disease

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Stories from people caring for someone living with heart disease

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Receive hope and reassurance from others on a similar journey

Caring for someone with heart disease can present unique challenges, but you are not alone. Watch this video with Jane, who shares some of the challenges she faced caring for her husband following his heart event.

Have you thought about sharing your own heart story? Doing so might help others on a similar journey. When you share your heart story, we will support you through the process and will ask for consent for every way in which we use your story.  

Illustration of a person holding a smartphone, surrounded by text bubbles and icons. The background fades from light blue to orange. Top left reads 'MyHeart MyLife community' with a heart icon. Messages include 'I thought I was alone...', 'Sharing my heart-healthy lunch', and 'Be kind to yourself.' A Q&A icon with a play button and social media icons like thumbs up and heart are also shown.

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Join our MyHeart MyLife Facebook community and find a welcoming group to share your story and hear from others living with a heart condition, their loved ones and carers.

Last updated29 July 2025

Last reviewed23 July 2024

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