Personal Narrative: The Long Road Of Recovery

After my father suffered his heart attack, there was a long road of recovery in front of us. The doctors gave us medicine schedules, health plans, and piles of pamphlets and packets to help my father. It was overwhelming and definitely something that my dad could not have done alone. I knew that if we did not help him, he would be at risk at possibly suffering another heart attack. My mother and I took the lead, researching healthy lifestyles and integrating meal planning and daily workouts into our family's regular routine. With support from each other and positive reminder from my dad's gradual recovery, we slowly made the transition to a healthier lifestyle as a family. It is one thing to take responsibility for your own health, but something