My Son’s Port Removal Awakened the Terror of PTSD
It’s easy to distance yourself from the issues of a bleeding disorder when everything is going well. My…
Articles by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald
By Honoring the Past, We Create Awareness of Bleeding Disorders
When you’re a parent to a child newly diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, the immediate concern is for…
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: The Comfort of a Port
The unimaginable has happened. My youngest son, Caeleb, had his port removed. Of course, when someone with…
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: Being Present
“I’m so sorry. What can I do? I am here if you need me.” When we hear bad…
Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month: The Hemophilia Holocaust
The 1980s were my favorite decade. I was in high school, and my music was the most important…
I Have a New Perspective, but I Still Remember the Past
In my home these days, hemophilia is like a family member who stops by for a fleeting visit…
Self-care Isn’t Selfish
When you become a parent, your world instantly changes. Your life focus becomes the child that you have…
What Are the Things That Most Defines Us?
The following is a group activity I like to do in some of the workshops and presentations that…
My Son Progressed from Severe Hemophilia to Mild, and I’ll Take It
My mighty warrior Caeleb is about to start a new chapter in his life with hemophilia; it’s one…
A Port Removal and New Beginnings
Friday is a big day. My husband and I will take Caeleb to the Hemophilia Treatment Center for bloodwork.