When it came to disclosing details of their heart condition to peers and teachers at school, the teens had different approaches. Although some of the teens felt that their CHD was a private affair, others were happy to disclose details. One teen grew up in a small town and knew everyone in his school. He was unconcerned with disclosing the details of his heart condition. When people saw his scar and asked questions, he felt at ease answering, even with someone new to his social circle. His CHD was brought forward as a foreground issue both by him and by others. Each individual's personality influenced use of CHD as a foreground issue.