The power of movement in the context of hemophilia
While cleaning up recently, I found a physician-authored exercise guide from 2002 for Filipinos with hemophilia. It was fascinating…
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In our family, action is the antidote to fear
There’s a saying that’s been on my mind a lot lately: “Action is the antidote to anxiety.” It resonates deeply,…
Household tools and appliances that make life with hemophilia easier
Recently, our microwave broke beyond repair, and it made me realize how much we rely on certain appliances to make…
Say it with me: Disability is not a bad word
When people talk about hemophilia, some deliberately avoid calling it a disability. Instead, they’ll say “a medical condition” or…
When an invisible disability is only seen as attempted fraud
An unfortunate incident recently made waves on social media here in the Philippines, where I live, when a restaurant chain…
Navigating metro transportation with hemophilia
Commuting in a crowded metropolis can be a daunting experience. Many cities around the world struggle with inadequate public transportation…
Hot news: It’s the story of the birthday bruise
Some people get birthday blues. Jared got a birthday bruise. So we found ourselves heading to a café to get…
For my husband, video games and the hospital went hand in hand
My husband, Jared, often spent his childhood navigating two very different worlds. In one, he was a regular kid with…
Age is a great equalizer when it comes to health woes
When my husband, Jared, was younger, he was “the sick child.” With severe hemophilia B and a seizure disorder,…
Why my husband prefers manual wheelchairs instead of electric ones
My husband, Jared, lives with severe hemophilia B and a seizure disorder. Despite these challenges, he’s active in ways…