Planning for what happens after I die is such an uncomfortable topic that I want to run and hide. Somehow,…
G Shellye Horowitz
, MA, PPS, has strong ties to the bleeding disorders community with six traceable generations of hemophilia A in her family. She also has hemophilia A. Her advocacy work includes an emphasis on early diagnosis and care for females with hemophilia and strengthening diagnosis and care for all people with mild bleeding disorders. Shellye is a licensed school counselor and principal with over 30 years experience. She currently works for the University of Washington as a researcher in the Johnsen Lab. She lives in Northern California, where she and her dog, “Hope,” love to wander through the majestic Redwood forests. All opinions are her own.
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Articles by G Shellye Horowitz
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I really hate asking for help. I have several theories why, but mostly, it boils down to a fear of…
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Driving home from choir practice, I noticed that my pinky felt strange. It was really stiff, and I couldn’t bend…
Several years ago, when I was checking some incisions about a week after I had a surgical procedure, I discovered…
It can be so easy to be mad, particularly at the medical system. Even more so if you happen to…