After a heart attack, loneliness doesn’t always look like isolation. In this insight Dougie explores the quiet disconnection many men feel during recovery, and how small, honest steps can slowly rebuild a sense of connection and belonging.
Panic can return unexpectedly during recovery, even when life feels like it’s settling again. This reflection explores why setbacks happen, how fear shows up in the body, and how learning to stay with the feeling can bring steadier ground without pretending everything is fine.
After a heart attack, mornings can feel uncertain and heavy. This reflection explores how small, gentle moments at the start of the day helped ease fear, bring calm, and create steadier ground during recovery.
After a heart attack, it’s not just your body that changes — it’s how you see yourself. This reflection explores the quiet moment when your reflection feels unfamiliar, and how learning to see the man you’re becoming can bring a different kind of pride.