What a good health day looks like for my husband with hemophilia
It’s 9 a.m. Bright, tropical rays of sunlight force their way through our full-length windows — a signal that it’s…
Articles by Allyx Formalejo
Ranking my husband’s hemophilia bleeds based on pain levels
Last week, my husband, Jared, experienced a bleed above his knee joint. We were out on a day trip when…
The benefits of online shopping for those with chronic illness
Online shopping is one of my guilty pleasures. In fact, as I write this column, I may have spent a…
‘Cheerful complaining’ helps me manage chronic illness flare-ups
I’ve been sick these past few days with gastrointestinal issues. What began as a wave of nausea turned into an…
What I love most about my partner, who has hemophilia
February is traditionally known as the month of love. Yet while Valentine’s Day is over, the act of appreciating loved…
Meeting another ‘HemoWife’ was surprising and enlightening
Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting another “HemoWife” at an event organized by the hemophilia organization…
Why companies should hire more people with disabilities
Hello, hiring managers and human resources (HR) professionals! I’m writing this column to you, as the spouse of a person…
There’s a Right Way to Get Tattoos and Piercings With Hemophilia
Tattoos and piercings are artistically and sociologically significant in cultures across the globe. Throughout history, people have held varying opinions…
New Thoughts and Perspectives About Life Upon Turning 30
My husband and I have always found ourselves living in between places. The first apartment we moved to…
An Unexpected Ankle Bleed Changed Our New Year’s Plans
Our New Year’s didn’t go as planned this year. My husband, Jared, our daughter, Cittie, and I were supposed to…