Judith Missick shares her story of courage and resilience after being diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm. She highlights the importance of heart health awareness, especially within Black communities, and the impact of lifestyle changes and support systems in managing chronic conditions.
Importantly, certain groups in the U.S. are at higher risk for developing and dying from heart disease.
To better understand the effects of heart disease in communities of Black or African descent, HuffPost spoke with Judith Missick, who shares her story of courage, resilience and the unbreakable bond of family in the face of a life-threatening condition.Missick’s heart-health journey started 15 years ago when she felt a slight pinprick pain in her chest. The discomfort wouldn’t go away, so she went to the ER. Doctors ordered a routine EKG and a CT scan, suspecting a simple digestive issue.
Missick points to her daughter, Sasha, as her source of support. “My daughter, I would say, is that support we have. She moved here from Atlanta so she can keep a closer eye on us. My daughter certainly brings us a sense of comfort.”Despite living with “a time bomb in chest,” as Missick describes it, her condition has not broken her spirit. “I’m generally a happy person,” she said. “It’s not hard for me to laugh and to enjoy watching a movie with my husband and to do ministry work.
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