What does happiness look like in life with chronic conditions?
Lately I’ve been pondering how to achieve long-term happiness and fulfillment while managing finances and chronic illnesses. My husband, Jared,…
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Hemophilia bleeding didn’t stop my husband from parenting, working
This past week has been a whirlwind of activity for our family. My husband, Jared, who has severe hemophilia B,…
When my little quirks stay that way, my mental health is better
Good mental health is crucial for caregivers of people with chronic illnesses. As a wife to someone with severe…
Children with disabled parents should get tuition fee discounts, too
Last month, my husband, Jared, and I enrolled our daughter in a new school. She’ll start kindergarten in a few…
It’s time to cancel ‘cancel culture’ in favor of compassionate advocacy
In the age of “cancel culture,” where snap judgments and public shaming abound, the journey from stigma to compassion…
Why my husband would miss living with hemophilia
In a recent conversation with my husband, Jared, he dropped a bombshell. If he were given the chance to be…
Managing and adapting to shortages of clotting factor IX
My husband, Jared, and I have written about the limited supply of clotting factor IX in the Philippines, where…
My husband and I are redefining marriage in life with chronic illness
I recently came across a thought-provoking video featuring Betty Reid Soskin, a remarkable 102-year-old woman with a unique…
Learning to embrace imperfection after 10 years with my husband
My favorite band, Fall Out Boy, has a song titled “The Kintsugi Kid (Ten Years).” Now that I…
Advocating for mental healthcare is important to me as a ‘HemoWife’
As a “HemoWife,” I’ve become intimately acquainted with the intricate dance between physical and mental health. In recent columns,…