Susan and I share the same congenital heart disease: tetralogy of Fallot. We compare our experiences and talk about life from the perspective of having a life-long illness, an "invisible" illness, how Susan appropriately describes it.

To read the article Susan wrote for the Mayo Clinic, download it here. 

If you or someone in your family has a congenital heart disease, know, they will need life-long care. Visit the Adult Congenital Heart Association website to learn more and locate resources near you.