I recently wrote a paper that compared how different religious traditions address bleeding disorders, starting with where they are mentioned in sacred texts. The study of theology is one of my many interests. As someone who identifies as a polysectarian (I’m connected to two religions, both of which often demand…
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“I don’t see blood, so you must not be bleeding.” For people with bleeding disorders, that kind of thinking isn’t just frustrating; it can be dangerous. Bleeding isn’t always visible or dramatic. It doesn’t always look like blood pouring from a wound or a bruise that appears immediately. For…
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Many women carrying hemophilia-related mutations are not receiving the medical attention they need, according to a large-scale multinational study. Despite being treated in established healthcare systems, these women, often referred to as hemophilia carriers, frequently remain undiagnosed and excluded from official patient registries. Researchers found that a lack…
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One thing that moves me is watching my sons find pockets of time when their bleeding disorder doesn’t take center stage in their lives. During these periods of freedom, time seems to suspend itself for a moment, and Julian and Caeleb are able to live their best lives without worrying…
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Packing my lunch is necessary because my schedule as a hospice chaplain can change quickly. I keep food and drinks in an ice chest in my car because it can get hot here in New Mexico. When I get a call to see a patient whose passing is imminent, time…
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