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.

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

February 13, 2019February 12, 2019

My First Steps into Parenthood

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

As I write this, I’m bedridden from a bleed in my right hip. I’m learning what it means to have both hemophilia and a baby girl. Although I could ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

Hi, Baby! My Thoughts on Becoming a Father

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

Editor’s note: After this column was written, Jared and his wife welcomed a healthy baby girl, Melanie Citrine, on Jan. 18. Congratulations! My wife is 38 weeks pregnant. I’ll ... Read more

December 19, 2018December 18, 2018

Finding Meaning in Chronic Illness

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

I was born into this world with hemophilia. As a child, it was a reality I had to face, and I have no one to blame for my misfortune. ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 3, 2018

Merry Christmas from Our HAPLOS Community

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

My local hemophilia organization just held its annual Christmas party. During these celebrations, we are reminded that we belong to a community that empowers, cares, and provides us with ... Read more

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