Life Interrupted: A Heart Attack at 41 - Help Me Rebuild

Just a week ago, my life looked vastly different. At 41, I was focused on my relationship with my spouse, daughter and myself, as well as developing my coaching practice and leaning hard into my movement practices including Acro yoga, massage and dance of many forms. Each aspects of my focus were in improvements and headed towards where I could teach these to others as well as have them for myself. A heart attack was the furthest thing from my mind – something you read about, not something that happens to you, especially not at my age. Then, in an instant, everything changed. I rushed myself to the with concerns of chest pain, the words 'myocardial infarction' echoing with a terrifying weight. It felt like an unfair hand dealt, a cruel twist of fate that blindsided me in the prime of my life.

Thankfully, the procedure was successful, and I've been given a precious second chance – a chance to see another sunrise, to spend more time with my loved ones, to continue living.

Less than a week later I was carrying myself back to the emergency room concerned that chest pain again and I'm receiving more complicated news (more later)

But the shock of this unexpected health crisis is now compounded by the daunting reality of the medical bills piling up and my PTO is running out. As someone who has always strived for independence, the thought of burdening my family – my supportive, living Wife and Daughter – with this financial weight is almost as painful as the event itself. They are my biggest support system, and I don't want my recovery to come at the cost of their financial security.

They say life can change in an instant, and I now know that to be devastatingly true. This wasn't supposed to happen. I wasn't supposed to be in this position, relying on the kindness of strangers. It feels like lightning striking where it shouldn't. But here I am, a week later, grateful to be alive but facing a mountain of medical expenses I simply can't scale alone.

This GoFundMe isn't just about the numbers; it's about reclaiming my life, about easing the worry for my loved ones, and about navigating a future I never saw coming. It's a plea for a helping hand in a situation that feels profoundly unjust. Your support, no matter the size, will be a lifeline, allowing me to focus on healing and rebuilding without the crushing weight of overwhelming debt. It will remind me that even in the face of the unexpected, there is compassion and kindness in the world. Your generosity will not only alleviate the immediate financial burden but will also provide me with the peace of mind to focus on my recovery and return to my role as devoted father /husband, committed Systems Engineer, and movement practice teacher and Conflict Resolution Coach.

Your contribution will be a vital part of my healing journey, a testament to the power of community, and a profound comfort to my family and me. Thank you from the bottom of my (*recovering*) heart for considering my story and for any support you can offer. Your kindness will make a world of difference and help me embrace this second chance at life without the shadow of overwhelming debt.