How does a young child learn to fight, to survive, and even thrive when they're born battling a congenital heart defect? Join us as we journey through the inspiring life stories of Emily Falcon and Mabel, two extraordinary women who refused to let their heart conditions define them. Emily, born with the rare ALCAPA--Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery arising from the Pulmonary Artery, takes us through her harrowing experiences with two open-heart surgeries, and how these experiences have shaped her into the woman she is today. Have you ever wondered how the body adapts itself to survive a chronic illness? Emily provides a firsthand account of her body's fight for survival, and the challenges she faced, leading to her penning down a memoir about living with chronic illness. Listen to her describe the difficulties she faced in expressing her emotions, the support she found in her friendship with Mabel, and their collective efforts to raise awareness of those with congenital heart defects. Discover the depth of Emily and Mabel's friendship, born out of shared experiences and a summer camp for children with congenital heart defects. Hear them discuss the power of being your own advocate, the strength they found in their enduring friendship, and the importance of resources like Emily's book for others going through similar experiences. Through special memories, advice for others, and a best friend's forever necklace, Emily and Mabel exemplify the extraordinary strength of the human spirit in their battle with congenital heart defects. Join us as they share their inspiring stories, and remind us that it is not our challenges that define us, but how we respond to them.Link to Emily's Book: https://www.babyheartspress.com/emily-falconSupport the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite