My name is Garrett, and I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect with four separate anatomic alterations to my heart. Since birth, I have endured a total of four open heart surgeries: my first at four months old, and my last at age thirteen. Additionally, in my early twenties, I had two cardiac catheterization procedures. As a child, I frequently had the chance to share my story and bring awareness to congenital heart disease (CHD), while also interacting with and supporting others who have a “Heart Like Mine”. When I was thirteen, I nearly lost my life as a result of a complication during my pulmonary valve replacement surgery. I suffered a mammary artery laceration that led to severe internal bleeding, and after a week of recovery in the CVICU, I walked out of the hospital on my own two feet. Navigating my condition has not always been easy, but one thing that has been crucial to my success story is the support I have received from family and friends along the way. I have shared my experiences with patients and families who are also affected by CHD, giving them insight into what they may expect during the process of receiving medical treatment for their condition. I started Hearts Like Mine with the goal of creating a community for those affected by CHD. This is meant to be a platform where patients, families, and friends of those with CHD can communicate and support one another, offering emotional connection, and providing support to others who are traveling down a similar path.