Most twentysomethings are trying to find their footing in life and making major decisions about their future—whether it’s their career, home, or relationships.
But not Bella Salsberry, who at just 27 years old is already thinking about death.
That’s because Salsberry, who resides in Florida, was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) when she was 14. It’s a disease that makes the heart muscle thicker, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body.
Prior to her diagnosis, her 12-year-old brother had passed away from a sudden cardiac event, which prompted her family to do genetic testing, revealing that she and her mom both have the condition.
From a young age, Salsberry saw how quickly …