During Pain Awareness Month, It’s Important to Share Your Story
My chronic pain is not caused by a bleeding disorder, but it does give me perspective on the pain my…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
Learning Life Lessons Little by Little
My 24-year-old son, Julian, lives out of state, where he attends college and works as a barista. He pays his…
Facing Our Fears and Discovering Freedom
A new mom recently called me to share her concerns and to ask questions about choosing a new treatment…
Remembering and Honoring the Ones Who Made a Difference
When I think back to the early days of raising my first of two sons with hemophilia, I see…
Going Back to School Looks Different This Year
The back-to-school season is one of my favorites. Shopping for new school clothes, finding the right backpack, and getting school…
Writing and Sharing Our Stories Can Help Us Heal
A couple friends came over for lunch last weekend, and one started talking to my youngest son, Caeleb, who is…
These Comments Make Me Uncomfortable as a Parent
When people find out my sons have hemophilia, their reactions often make me uncomfortable. “You are so brave, Cazandra,” one…
Going Back to School With a 504 Plan on Standby
School is about to start — at least that’s the plan as of this week. With such havoc in our…
Finding Joy During the Worst of the Worst
The past few months have been filled with change. My family and I moved from Texas back to New…
Being Grateful for the Boring and Mundane
I am a sucker for routine. Spontaneity does not come easily to me because I do not like surprises.