The Art of Listening: Being Present When Someone Discloses Their Diagnosis
Sometimes, conversations lead me to reveal that my boys have hemophilia. It is usually a harmless conversation without any…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
Schedules, Worry, and Pain: Listening May Be the Answer
Spiral notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, and highlighters make my heart happy. These items signal the beginning of the school year.
Transitioning Insurance Plans: Will My Son Need to Sacrifice Passion?
As a parent, it is my responsibility to help my sons become productive, compassionate, caring individuals. My oldest son,…
Gradually Letting Go: A Mom’s Hope as the School Year Approaches
My son Caeleb begins his sophomore year of high school in a few weeks. Before school starts, he will participate…
Seeing Isn’t Always Believing: The Challenges of Driving With an Invisible Illness
My youngest son, Caeleb, is embarking on a new adventure and studying for his driver’s test. Once he earns his…
Managing Hemophilia Care as a Young Adult Is a Continual Process
Several things often happen when a woman becomes a mother. The switch of motherly intuition flips on, and many…
Treatment Is Life-changing and Stories of the Past Ground Us
I received an email from an old friend. She remembers when my youngest son, Caeleb, was in and out of…
Finding Time for Self-care When Caregiving and Parenting Collide
Are caregiving and parenting the same? Caregiving is the activity or profession of taking care of one who is…
Fighting for Relationships When Hemophilia Takes Center Stage
There was a time when hemophilia ruled my family’s every waking moment. My husband and I set out to…
Focusing on the Possibilities: Applying for a Summer Job Teaches a Lesson
My 15-year-old son, Caeleb, is looking for a summer job. We live in a small town, so his choices are…