HemoWife - a Column by Allyx Formalejo

crab mentality, home, golden retriever, business, routine, childhood illness, unfair Allyx Formalejo, or Cza for short, is a life partner to a person with hemophilia and epilepsy. Her life dream is to enjoy a happy and contented life with her family, while pursuing her own passion for arts, crafts, entrepreneurship, and fine jewelry. She is a strong advocate for equal rights and support for people with disability, as well as people with mental illnesses, being a struggler herself. She lives in the Philippines with her husband, Jared, and their daughter, Cittie.

Hearing pop songs through the prism of living with hemophilia

The power of music cannot be underestimated. Its universality has the ability to connect people across places and cultures. Many people also find music healing. They can find solace in lyrics and melodies that evoke pleasant emotions or that mirror their emotional states. Why does this happen? Music activates particular…