My son was born with a heart defect (atrial septal defect) that we did not discover until he was 15 years old and had to have major heart surgery in February 2025. The unexpected trauma has highlighted the endless physical and mental fight and endurance he has. While it's hard not to feel that this has robbed him of some carefree stability that is a part of being 15, I know this will make him stronger, healthier and will make him