Do not panic: Lessons for managing bleeds and bed bugs
I bought a new mattress and anxiously awaited its delivery. At last, the furniture truck rumbled in the cul-de-sac and…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
My son inspires me to move forward, despite physical limitations
Over the years, I’ve expressed my creative side in ways I never imagined possible. The space intended to be the…
Raising voices to spotlight women with hemophilia, finally
When my oldest son was diagnosed with severe hemophilia in 1996, I learned that mostly men have the disease.
The joy of watching our children start a new chapter of life
Every person is a walking compilation of stories that make up their book of life. As the mother of two…
When a simple ‘I’m here’ reveals hard-won compassion and empathy
As a hospice chaplain, I offer space for people to speak. I meet them where they are as they…
What my numbness and tingling hands taught me about hemophilia
In kindergarten, my teacher had a daily ritual: story time. My friends and I would race to the corner and…
I still dance to the beat of an emergency siren
The kitchen buzzed with energy. Cookies were in the oven, a skillet of deliciousness simmered on the stove, and fresh…
Why asking for and accepting help is important for parents
Helping people brings me joy. As a hospice chaplain assisting families through their darkest hours, I am truly fulfilled. Outside…
Not everything is as it seems with bleeding disorders
Several years ago, I spoke at a great bleeding disorders conference in California. Around 300 people attended, and we…
Packing for a move conjures an unwelcome guest: Joint pain
My family recently moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Boxes, packing paper, and tape have been a constant over…