Survivor guilt — the feeling of not deserving to have survived when others didn’t — is a complex and common emotion experienced by many cardiac arrest survivors.
Recently, I came across a social media post from a fellow cardiac arrest survivor wrestling with profound questions about their survival. They pondered whether their miraculous recovery was due to divine intervention or mere chance, expressing a deep yearning to understand the ‘why’ of their survival. Their words echoed the questions many survivors face in … Read more
You wear guilt Like shackles on your feet Like a halo in reverse I can feel The discomfort in your seat And in your head it’s worse Halo, by Martin L Gore In the intricate tapestry of life, the heart’s sudden cessation can unravel everything in an instant. Yet, when the dust settles and the … Read more
Surviving a cardiac arrest can raise profound existential questions about life, death, and meaning. These thoughts are normal, but can also feel overwhelming. With time, support, and self-compassion, survivors can process their experience and move forward. Why Me? Making Sense of the Unexpected Cardiac arrest strikes suddenly and without warning. In an instant, your sense … Read more