Posts by: Jared Formalejo

Jared Formalejo

I'm Jared Formalejo. I'm a 25-year old person with hemophilia and epilepsy from the Philippines. I'm an aspiring entrepreneur and I'm happily living with my partner, whom I want to cite as my primary source of strength and support.

November 20, 2019November 18, 2019

Performing My First Self-infusion Was Empowering

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

With so many injuries lately, possibly because of a lack of exercise, I found it necessary to finally learn the ropes of self-infusion. Self-infusion of critical factor is important ... Read more

October 30, 2019October 25, 2019

Caregivers Are Huge Blessings in Our Lives

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

I’ve been struggling with hip bleeds lately. I’m in the middle of recovering from a bleed on my right hip, which may have started because I put too much ... Read more

October 9, 2019October 8, 2019

Muscular Atrophy Is a Sign That Something Needs to Change

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

I’m starting to recover from my recent iliopsoas bleed. I’m irritated that my right hip isn’t as flexible as it used to be, but that’s a normal part of ... Read more

September 25, 2019September 23, 2019

The Small Things I Do to Manage the Pain of Iliopsoas Bleeds

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

I’m confined to my bed, suffering from a bleed once more. Many hemophiliacs dread having a bleed in this area, called the iliopsoas muscles. It’s considered a very serious ... Read more

September 11, 2019September 9, 2019

Building Confidence in My Identity as a Father

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

As time passes, I can feel both the joys and the pressures of fatherhood. My life has centered around our daughter’s needs and ensuring that she is always happy ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 23, 2019

The Value of a Gym Membership for Someone with Chronic Illness

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

After over a year without a gym membership, my wife, Cza, and I are back in our lifting den. We do it for fun and, of course, fitness. I’ve ... Read more

August 7, 2019August 5, 2019

When a Bleed Ruins the Day, There Are Still Lessons to Be Learned

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

It’s quite difficult to focus on any sense of positivity when bleeds become more frequent. After a bleed-free streak that lasted over six months, it was easy to be ... Read more

June 26, 2019June 21, 2019

Reflecting on My First Father’s Day As a Dad

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

I’m happy to finally be an official member of the Father’s Day club. I’ve learned much from the way my own family raised me. It’s an uphill battle raising ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

Looking on the Lighter Side of Stress

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

I’ve found the stress of my first two months of fatherhood overwhelming. We’ve had many sleepless nights as we’ve adjusted to meeting the constant demands of a crying baby. ... Read more

March 13, 2019March 12, 2019

The Struggles of Dating with a Chronic Illness

Columns, The 'I' in Hemophilia - a Column by Jared Formalejo

Looking at myself now, my younger self never would have expected me to be where I am. Recalling my younger years, I remember having anxiety about being alone when ... Read more

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