As we continue to practice social distancing, I find it exceedingly difficult to stay connected to brothers and sisters in…
Articles by Joe MacDonald
I am the first person to insist that a diagnosis does not define my children. In my home, we never…
At times I struggle with documenting my journey as a caregiver for a loved one with a bleeding disorder.
Two weeks ago, my family moved back to New Mexico. Today, I find myself attempting to bring order to my…
I entered my 3-month-old son’s room and stared at him as he peacefully slept in his cradle. Streetlights shined through…
If there is one word in the English language that drives me batty, it’s “chaos.” It implies a lack of…
As caregivers of loved ones managing chronic illness, we face questions that, when first heard, knock us to our knees.
It’s essential that we inform the world about struggles in the bleeding disorders community by showing them how to be…
During the summer, my sons and I usually choose a museum to visit on Fridays. It started with “MacDonald the…
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, it is challenging to recognize the people in our lives who overcame…