Underneath

by Kiersten Rock-Torcivia Who is this girl? What is on her chest? On her chest, just below her left collarbone, is a black oval outline shadowed with gray. Slashing diagonally through the upper part of the shape sits a vibrant raw pink scar. From the upper part of the...

Lauren’s ARVC Story

Nine months ago, on March 14, 2024 (National Pi Day, to be exact), something happened to me that didn’t make sense No matter how many highly trained, world-renowned doctors at the Cleveland Clinic diagnosed and treated me, they still can’t explain exactly why what...

Tana’s SCA Story

“Telling you all of that is like telling someone’s else’s story,” Tana said as I interviewed her on a bright, sunny fall day in October. Nine months earlier in January 2024, her days were dark and unnumbered. For seven days she laid in a medically induced coma...

Michelle’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest Story

Michelle’s family had a history of heart issues – but Michelle’s doctor still told her that all her tests were coming back just fine, despite feeling like her “heart was off.” In 2024, Michelle experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while at home with her partner....

Mental Health and ARVC

Written by Kiersten Rock-Torcivia   “Mental health isn’t static; just like anything in life, there are highs and lows.” Mental Health. It’s a hot topic these days, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But what does it look like when it comes to...