Me and my dad both have it my dad was alot worse than mine and DO NOT FEEL GUILTY

Hey don't feel guilty! I'm 22, and had open heart surgery days following birth, and have had little to no complications since. I'm relieved that nothing drastic has happened to you in regards to this condition:)

I have it. Found out and got it fixed at age 3. Have follow ups about every 2 years and I’m good now. I can understand how you feel guilty you are ok and others might have had it worse. But it’s not your fault for that. You had no choice in that. Best thing is to be grateful for your health and spread awareness to vsd. Teach others and share your story so people can learn about it. Never know who could be listen and be the next surgeon to help someone or next scientist to come up with the newest treatment for it. Sending hugs! 💜

I have it currently at 4 open heart surgeries and I know how you feel! I see how negatively my parents, siblings, and even other relatives life's suffered due to my condition. It's hard to think about honestly. I've been thinking of going to therapy about it my mom thinks I have survivors guilt and I believe her. It's not over sharing and if you ever want to talk about that guilt you're more than welcome to contact me because I understand what you're going through.