HemoGirlfriend – a Column by Alliah Czarielle

December 10, 2018December 7, 2018

An Open Letter to My Husband’s Hemophilia

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Dear hemophilia, Truth be told, I hate you sometimes. I especially hate you when you suddenly pop out of nowhere and find ways to ruin my husband’s life. I ... Read more

December 3, 2018November 30, 2018

The Truth About Running a Business as a Person with Disabilities

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These past few days have been extremely busy for my husband Jared and me. We decided to rent a couple of commercial booths at the barangay (or district) hall ... Read more

November 19, 2018November 16, 2018

My Husband and I Are Each Other’s Keepers

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Today, I became my husband’s dependent — officially. A few months ago, I wrote about being ineligible for health insurance because I was already five months pregnant when I ... Read more

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018

Raising a Successful Family Amid Hemophilia

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At 28 weeks pregnant, it seems I have entered my “nesting” phase. Two days ago, my husband Jared and I chanced upon a good deal for a crib. We ... Read more

November 5, 2018November 2, 2018

There’s No Need to Fear a Little Blood

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As I write this, it’s Nov. 1 and we’re observing All Saints’ Day. On this day, I remember my mom, who passed away last June. Her final resting place ... Read more

October 29, 2018October 25, 2018

Managing My Husband’s Hemophilia and Child-rearing Are Both Processes

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“Write about the first time you witnessed me with a bleed,” offered my husband Jared as we talked about my column over breakfast. Couples usually remember firsts. The first ... Read more

October 22, 2018October 19, 2018

Talking to Our Future Daughter About Hemophilia

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I’m 25 weeks pregnant. Now that I’ve passed the halfway point of my pregnancy, I’m full of thoughts about the future. What happens when I give birth? After I ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 11, 2018

How I’ve Combined Being a New Bride with Volunteering

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My husband Jared mentioned in his latest column that he works at a local organization called the Hemophilia Association of the Philippines for Love and Service (HAPLOS). It is ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 5, 2018

When Safety Is a State of Mind and Not a Set of Circumstances

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Today, I received a phone call from my dad. He wanted to talk to me about safekeeping some of his finances, as he had been planning to travel to ... Read more

October 1, 2018September 28, 2018

Baby Fever for HemoHubby and Me

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Tomorrow is a long-awaited milestone in my pregnancy. I am scheduled to have an ultrasound, during which we will finally learn our child’s definite sex. My OB-GYN will also ... Read more