HemoWife – a Column by Alliah Czarielle

November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

As New Parents, Scheduling Activities Is More Important than Ever

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The importance of keeping a consistent schedule cannot be understated. A solid daily routine can help you save time, be more effective, and reach goals faster. As a new ... Read more

November 11, 2019November 7, 2019

Adulting Is Hard, Especially with Chronic Illness

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Many in my millennial generation dread adulting. The idea of surviving in the real world without the comfort of a family safety net is daunting. Young adults who are ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 10, 2019

Redefining Gender Roles as a Couple Living with Chronic Illness

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I have never been one to subscribe to traditional gender stereotypes. Thankfully, we now live in a world that is more accepting of people who live differently than society’s ... Read more

October 7, 2019October 3, 2019

Raising Empathetic Children Can Make a Difference

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My daughter, Cittie, is now 8 months old. She has obvious likes and dislikes and is starting to develop habits and character traits. I can sense that she’s about ... Read more

September 23, 2019September 20, 2019

Iliopsoas Bleeds Are Stressful to Both the Patient and the Caregiver

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Last week, my husband had another random bleed in an extremely unfortunate location: his iliopsoas muscle group. It started as a lump on his hip, which he didn’t initially ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 12, 2019

A Little Money Is a Big Deal When a Partner Has a Disability

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I lost some money today during an online transaction. It was 3,150 Philippine pesos (around $60). The amount was a client’s payment for a product she had bought from ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 5, 2019

Returning to the Gym Is a Worthwhile Investment of Time and Money

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The smell of rubber. The clanging of metal plates against one another. The sight of sweaty bodies heaving, struggling. Towels slung over shoulders. Muscles popping out of the chiseled ... Read more

August 19, 2019August 15, 2019

As a Work-from-home Mom, I Have 3 Full-time Roles

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I am a work-from-home mom, which means that I have two full-time positions as a “mom” and a “worker.” I am also a full-time carer to my husband with ... Read more

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

My Husband and I Are Blessed in Our First Year of Marriage

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As I pen this column, my husband, Jared, and I are celebrating a full year of marriage. It’s been a blissful one, with so many milestones reached and memorable ... Read more

July 29, 2019July 26, 2019

Life Goes On Despite My Husband’s Hemophilia and Epilepsy

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Now and then, my husband, Jared, loses consciousness and falls to the ground. To an unknowing onlooker, the sight is alarming. Some wonder if he has fainted. Others worry ... Read more