Cutting Remarks Can Harm Those with Invisible Illness
My mighty warrior, Caeleb, has been in great health for the past five years. Five years of the occasional ear…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
I Am Grateful for My Son’s Marching Band Role, Despite His Joint Pain
My 13-year-old son Caeleb has had five years without experiencing any bleeding episodes. He developed an inhibitor at 11…
My Message to Teachers: When in Doubt, Call Me
The start of a new school year is one of my favorite times. It smells of new pencils and…
Practicing Self-care Is Key to Caregiver Health
Caregiving is hard work. When your child is chronically ill, caregiving goes beyond the expected parental duties. You have overwhelming…
Receiving News That’s Hard to Hear
Over the past few months, my son Caeleb has complained of knee pain. “It’s not buzzy or achy, Mom,”…
A Letter to My Younger Self: Looking Back at My Son’s Diagnosis
It’s easy to look back and think about what one could have done differently. Handling a crisis with grace rather…
When Plans Go Awry: I’m Trying My Best to Be Grateful
Raising two sons with hemophilia has taught me to be flexible. I have learned that my best attempts to make…
Looking to My Sons’ Futures with Hope
I have big dreams for my sons. I want them to go to college, have successful careers, and find loving…
3 Little Words that Remind Me of the Presence of My PTSD
My 13-year-old son Caeleb, who had severe hemophilia A and an inhibitor, has not had a bleed in…
Change Is Hard, but My Son Realizes He Needs to Take Control of His Health
When your children move into adulthood, managing their bleeding disorder becomes their responsibility. I have worked hard to prepare…