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…
Articles by Allyx Formalejo
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…
How ADHD benefits me as a caregiver to my husband
At age 28, I received a diagnosis that changed the way I saw myself. Learning that I had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
What do people with hemophilia actually need?
When someone we love is diagnosed with a chronic illness, our instincts often compel us to search for solutions: stricter…
How to support a loved one with chronic illness
Living with someone who has a chronic illness has taught me much about perspective — both my own and that…
Embracing the holiday hustle and bustle in our own way
While the holiday season brings excitement, it also creates unique challenges for families like ours who are managing chronic conditions.