Unspoken: Finding Our Path With CHD – A Digital Story by Kristi

Name: Kristi

When their daughter was diagnosed with a critical heart defect, her family focused on surviving, until they realized the challenges didn’t stop after surgery. In this video, Kristi shares how a sudden change in speech after her second open-heart surgery led to a longer journey through therapy, advocacy, and learning how CHD can affect more than just the heart. From missed milestones to finding the right support, this story is about pushing past uncertainty and discovering how to help your child not just survive but thrive.

Digital Storytelling

A digital story is a short movie that blends a storyteller’s voice, carefully curated images, and music into a finished digital video between three and five minutes long.

You can learn more about digital storytelling on Kristy Wolfe Stories website.

A digital story by Kristi

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