The Value of a Gym Membership for Someone with Chronic Illness
After over a year without a gym membership, my wife, Cza, and I are back in our lifting den.
Jared is a 25-year-old man from the Philippines who has hemophilia and epilepsy. He's an aspiring entrepreneur happily living with his partner, Cza, and his daughter, Cittie — his pillars of strength and support.
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After over a year without a gym membership, my wife, Cza, and I are back in our lifting den.
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