As New Parents, Scheduling Activities Is More Important than Ever
The importance of keeping a consistent schedule cannot be understated. A solid daily routine can help you save time,…
Articles by Allyx Formalejo
Adulting Is Hard, Especially with Chronic Illness
Many in my millennial generation dread adulting. The idea of surviving in the real world without the comfort of a…
Redefining Gender Roles as a Couple Living with Chronic Illness
I have never been one to subscribe to traditional gender stereotypes. Thankfully, we now live in a world…
Raising Empathetic Children Can Make a Difference
My daughter, Cittie, is now 8 months old. She has obvious likes and dislikes and is starting to develop habits…
Iliopsoas Bleeds Are Stressful to Both the Patient and the Caregiver
Last week, my husband had another random bleed in an extremely unfortunate location: his iliopsoas muscle group. It started…
A Little Money Is a Big Deal When a Partner Has a Disability
I lost some money today during an online transaction. It was 3,150 Philippine pesos (around $60). The amount was a…
Returning to the Gym Is a Worthwhile Investment of Time and Money
The smell of rubber. The clanging of metal plates against one another. The sight of sweaty bodies heaving, struggling. Towels…
As a Work-from-home Mom, I Have 3 Full-time Roles
I am a work-from-home mom, which means that I have two full-time positions as a “mom” and a “worker.” I…
My Husband and I Are Blessed in Our First Year of Marriage
As I pen this column, my husband, Jared, and I are celebrating a full year of marriage. It’s been a…
Life Goes On Despite My Husband’s Hemophilia and Epilepsy
Now and then, my husband, Jared, loses consciousness and falls to the ground. To an unknowing onlooker, the sight is…