HemoGirlfriend – a Column by Alliah Czarielle

August 13, 2018August 10, 2018

Help Me Help You: A Carer’s Perspective

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

Last week, just after our wedding, Jared got a shoulder bleed. Jared has severe hemophilia B, but he does not get bleeds often. When he does, it’s almost like ... Read more

July 30, 2018July 26, 2018

Entering Married Life with a Husband Who Has Hemophilia

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

In a week’s time, I’ll be a 20-something married woman. I’ll be transitioning from my current “single” civil status to writing “married” on government forms. Just a few days ... Read more

July 23, 2018July 19, 2018

A Field Guide to Dating Someone with Hemophilia

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

“Help, my partner has hemophilia! What now?” I’ve been dating a person with hemophilia for four years. In those years, we’ve had a lot of memorable experiences together, but ... Read more

July 9, 2018July 6, 2018

Starting My Journey to Motherhood as a #HemoGirlfriend

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

My partner Jared and I are confined to our bed. He got a small ankle bleed from tripping on an uneven sidewalk yesterday, whereas I woke up with a ... Read more

July 2, 2018June 28, 2018

Remembering My Mom, a Brave Chronic Illness Fighter

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

My mother passed away a month ago. I thought I’d be ready after six years of dealing with her condition. I was wrong. In 2012, doctors diagnosed her with ... Read more

June 4, 2018June 1, 2018

How I Chose a Man with Severe Hemophilia to Be My Life Partner

Columns, HemoGirlfriend - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

When I was younger, my parents would tell me to date a particular “ideal” man. This man need not be good looking, but he’d better be a good guy ... Read more

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