A Song From Someone Who Has Lived Pectus Carinatum
I didn’t write this song as an observer. I lived through the shock, confusion, and emotional pain of Pectus Carinatum myself. Every lyric in “Gem That You Are” was born from that experience.
When I sing, “You can’t foresee… the gem that you are,” I mean this: right now, you are probably underestimating who you are and who you will become. Especially in youth, your chest and your life can change more than you can imagine from where you stand today.
Listen to the Song
If You Live with Pectus Carinatum…
You’re not alone. Many of us felt fear, shame, or anger toward our bodies. But your worth isn’t measured in symmetry, and your future is so much bigger than how your chest looks right now.
This page is emotional support, not medical advice. Your medical decisions deserve professional guidance from people you trust.
For Families & Friends
Your presence matters. Listen more than you fix. Validate more than you question. The emotional side of Pectus Carinatum is very real.
A final reminder
Pectus Carinatum is part of your story — not your identity.
No matter how you feel today — hurt, angry, confused, hopeful — you made it here. You reached for something supportive. You can’t foresee the gem that you are… but you are one.