Collection: My Heart Tickles

The Ticklish Heart: A Story of Feeling, Understanding, and Connection

A child with a heart condition relies on a ventricular assist device (VAD) to help his heart function. Whenever something or someone deeply moves him, his VAD creates a tickling sensation—making him believe that his heart is truly tickling.

Through his unique experience, he begins to understand emotions in a special way. He learns that hearts don’t just beat—they feel, respond, and connect with others. His story reminds us all to appreciate differences, to be kind, and to recognize that everyone experiences the world in their own special way.

Own a little magic today!