HemoWife – a Column by Alliah Czarielle

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019

Practicing Self-care as a Mom and a Spouse to a Person with Hemophilia

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

It’s been nearly five months since I became a mom to baby Cittie. In those months, my life has been transformed into something completely different. My social media feed, ... Read more

June 3, 2019May 30, 2019

How a Thumb Sprain Helped Me Understand Synovitis Pain

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I sprained my thumb in my sleep a few days ago. The symptoms point to a condition called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis. An extremely painful sensation runs from my thumb ... Read more

May 13, 2019May 9, 2019

Mother’s Day Reflections from a New Mom and Spouse of a Person with Disability

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

As I write this, Mother’s Day is approaching, and tributes to mothers have begun filling the pages of local blogs and publications. They speak of the heroism of moms ... Read more

April 22, 2019April 18, 2019

The Truths About Being a Carer

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When I’m browsing online, I often see posts dedicated to carers of people with disabilities, calling them “unsung heroes” for sacrificing time and convenience for their loved ones’ well-being. ... Read more

April 15, 2019April 12, 2019

My First Infusion Experience

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

Last weekend, I had an experience I had long dreamed about. This experience had been on my list of “things to achieve” for several years since I met my ... Read more

April 8, 2019April 5, 2019

This Is What I Ask of You

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Dear Chronically Ill Partner, I know life isn’t always easy for you. You have grown up believing life dealt you a terrible deck of cards. You’re no stranger to ... Read more

March 25, 2019March 21, 2019

Our Parenting Essentials as a Couple with Disabilities

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

Baby Cittie turned 2 months old on March 18. It’s been a whirlwind couple of months filled with sleepless nights and endless smiles. Cittie is thriving; she’s doubled her ... Read more

March 4, 2019March 1, 2019

As a New Mom, I Want Only the Best for My Daughter’s Health

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

Baby Cittie turned a month old on Feb. 18. I’ve noticed that her leg has sported a largish gray spot resembling a bruise since birth. Although it has faded, ... Read more

February 18, 2019February 15, 2019

At Times, Letting Go of Perfection Is the Perfect Decision

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All of the items I own are covered with breast milk; it’s on my clothes, bedsheets, even my phone. Its subtle sweetness occasionally attracts ants in the same way ... Read more

February 11, 2019February 8, 2019

To My Husband, the Father of My Daughter

Columns, HemoWife - a Column by Alliah Czarielle

To the father of my daughter, Thank you for being present from the very beginning of my pregnancy — when those two lines first appeared, and you told me ... Read more

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