School
Jac the Lively and Fast Cheetah
Once upon a time, in the vibrant land of Limited Edition, there lived a cheetah named Jac. Jac was a lively and spirited cheetah, known for his incredible speed and agility. However, Jac had a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS for short.
POTS made Jac feel dizzy and lightheaded when he stood up too quickly. Sometimes, his heart would race, and he would feel very tired. This made it challenging for Jac to keep up with his classmates during playtime.
One day, Jac’s teacher, Mrs. Stripes, noticed that Jac was feeling unwell during class. She asked Jac to sit down and rest while she explained to the class what was happening. Mrs. Stripes told the class about POTS and how it made Jac feel.
Jac was a little nervous, but he knew it was important to explain his condition to his friends. So, with Mrs. Stripes’ help, Jac stood up in front of the class and explained, “I have POTS, which means sometimes my heart beats too fast, and I feel dizzy. But I’m still the same fast cheetah you know and love!”
To Jac’s surprise, his classmates were very understanding and supportive. They offered to help him whenever he needed it and made sure he felt included in all their activities.
From that day on, Jac felt more confident and happy knowing that his friends understood his condition. And whenever he needed a break, his friends were there to support him. Jac learned that it’s okay to talk about his condition and that true friends will always be there for him, no matter what.