HemoWife – a Column by Alliah Czarielle

January 28, 2019January 25, 2019

I’m a Mommy Now: Reflections on New Parenthood

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On Friday, Jan. 18, my husband Jared and I finally had our baby girl. We named her Melanie Citrine. Labor was perhaps the most physically challenging thing I’ve ever ... Read more

January 14, 2019January 10, 2019

Dear Person with Disability: Money Matters, but Not Always

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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 7, 2019January 3, 2019

Keeping It Real and Staying Inspired

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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

December 17, 2018December 14, 2018

Minimalism, Filipinos, and Disability

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I’ve been pondering the minimalism movement a lot lately. This is because I recently found myself with more than a dozen boxes from my childhood home, and along with these ... Read more

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

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