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January 17, 2019January 15, 2019

Resolutions to Keep All Year Round

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

We are in the middle of January and some of the resolutions we promised to keep just a couple of weeks ago already seem to be fading away. Our ... Read more

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

When Loss Leads to Strength

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

I have been part of the bleeding disorder community for over 20 years. The early days were filled with fear as I learned about hemophilia with my newborn son. ... Read more

January 14, 2019January 10, 2019

Dear Person with Disability: Money Matters, but Not Always

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

Dear (young) person with disability, I hear you. You’re having a tough time with money. Maybe you’re having difficulty finding a job. You probably have the qualifications — you ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 8, 2019

What Is in a Name?

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

Many of us have names that represent legacies and traditions handed down from generations past. My mom named me after my grandfather’s brother who died when he was 11. I ... Read more

January 9, 2019January 7, 2019

Holding onto Hope During the Worst Hemophilia Challenges

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

I’ve been cleaning up my computer files and finding pictures everywhere except where they are supposed to be stored. One photograph caught me by surprise. My mighty warrior, Caeleb, ... Read more

January 7, 2019January 3, 2019

Keeping It Real and Staying Inspired

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

The Philippines was in an extra festive mood over the Christmas season. Alongside the holiday parties, we were celebrating our country’s Miss Universe contender, Catriona Gray, who took home ... Read more

January 3, 2019December 21, 2018

Our Greatest Masterpieces

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

Last year, I traveled to Chicago and saw the masterpiece “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.” The artist, Georges Seurat, captured a beautiful scene utilizing a technique known as ... Read more

January 2, 2019December 21, 2018

My Wishes for the New Year

Columns, Hemophilia 24/7 - a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

I often find myself thinking back to the advice my parents gave me over the years. Of course, I considered it “nagging” rather than advice at the time, but ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 18, 2018

When I Have Nothing Left to Give

Columns, In the Twinkling of an Eye - a Column by Joe MacDonald

I’ve spent several nights in the hospital with my son, and I play tag with my wife. It is her turn to trade duties with me. I leave the ... 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

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