Dear New Heart Mom,
In this moment, it may feel as if your life has come to a halt. I can only imagine the shock, fear, and disbelief you are experiencing as everything you once knew has been turned upside down. You have been caught in a storm that you never anticipated, and amidst the chaos, finding your balance can be incredibly challenging. Everything feels foreign, overwhelming, and frightening.
It’s completely normal to feel lost, broken, and uncertain right now. You might be wondering how to move forward and confront the unknown. But I want to assure you that your feelings are valid. What you are going through is real. You have been thrust into an emotional and physical whirlwind, and it’s okay to feel scared, to cry, and to seek help. It’s okay to be unsure. No one prepares you for this, and no one expects you to have all the answers right away.
But please, listen to me when I say this: You are not alone.
It may seem like the storm is all-consuming, that the burden is too heavy to carry, but if you reach out—just extend your hand—you will discover a whole community of moms, dads, family members, and heart warriors who have walked this path and are here to support you. We are here, ready to embrace you when you feel you can’t stand on your own. We are here to listen to your questions, to help ease your fears, and to share our strength when yours feels depleted.
Some of us have traveled this journey years ago, while others just yesterday. The beauty of this community is that, regardless of where we are in our own stories, we are united in this battle. We have been in your shoes—feeling helpless, scared, and uncertain—and we are here to provide you with our unwavering support. We understand the pain, the anxiety, and the love that fills your heart, and we know how tough this journey can be.
We are here to help shoulder the burden, to answer your questions, and to reassure you that you are not alone in those moments when darkness seems to close in. Most importantly, we are here to remind you of the strength you may not even realize you possess. You are stronger than you think, and you have an entire army behind you, ready to fight alongside you for your little heart warrior.
You may feel as though everything has been taken from you—like this diagnosis has robbed you of so much, from your family to your dreams. But here’s the truth: Your heart warrior will give you more. More strength, more courage, and more love than you ever thought possible. This journey will transform you in ways you cannot yet fathom, but it will also reveal things about yourself that you never imagined. It will ignite a fierce love and determination within you that will carry you through the darkest days.
The storm you are facing may be intense and unpredictable. It will shake you to your core. There will be times when you question everything you know—your faith, your ability to persevere, your hope. And that’s perfectly okay. It’s okay to feel uncertain and to wonder how you will get through.
But in those moments, I want you to remember this: You will never face this journey alone. Even when it feels like the weight of it all is too much to bear, reach out. The arms of this community, filled with heart moms and dads who understand, will be there to support you, to hold you, and to remind you that you don’t have to walk this path by yourself.
We are here to offer you our strength. We are here to share our love. And when the days feel heavy, we are here to walk alongside you, to keep you grounded, to be the shoulder you need to cry on, and the ear you need to listen.
In the darkest moments, when it seems like the storm will never pass, I want you to remember one thing: We’ve got you.
Together, we are stronger than the storm. Together, we are unbreakable. Together, we will fight, we will heal, and we will keep moving forward—one step at a time.
Your heart warrior is already a fighter, and so are you. You are braver than you realize, even if you don’t feel that way right now. The love you have for your child and the strength you are about to discover will guide you through this journey, no matter how difficult it may be.
So please, remember this—You are not alone. The storm will test you, but it will also unveil your inner strength and the strength of the community that surrounds you. Reach out when you need us. Lean on us when you feel tired. We are here, and we’re not going anywhere.
We believe in you, in your heart warrior, and in the power of love that will see you through. You’ve got this. Together, we are stronger than the storm.
