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,…
Articles by Allyx Formalejo
My 30th birthday came with heightened anxiety
As my 30th birthday approached, I found myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. Unlike my husband, Jared, who greeted…
A mindful ‘body scan’ can be a powerful pain-relief tool
My husband, Jared, and I have been binge-watching “House” lately. Watching this mid-2000s medical drama as a couple…
My ‘firefighter mode’ helps when responding to emergencies
I’ve always had a naturally good “firefighter mode.” As a child, I was inventive and resourceful. If I accidentally left…
My husband is becoming skilled at self-administering factor infusions
It’s infusion day again! Pens, inks, and assorted notebooks leave our bedroom work desk to make room for a makeshift…
As a caregiver, I can’t be at my best if I’m not getting enough sleep
As I sit at my computer, fatigue seeps into my bones. The intense heat here in the Philippines, combined with…
My husband’s efforts to understand the health issues of others
As someone living with hemophilia B and epilepsy, my husband, Jared, has faced numerous health challenges throughout his…
It pays to be mindful of the zero-risk bias in daily life with hemophilia
In our quest for security and certainty, it’s only natural to gravitate toward options that offer zero risk. Think about…
Rediscovering a song that reflects our living with hemophilia
I’ve written here numerous times about my love for the American pop-punk band Fall Out Boy. Since discovering…
Musing about cosmic irony helps my husband cope with hemophilia
Irony manifests in diverse forms, but cosmic irony captivates me the most. This literary device suggests that the universe…