HemoWife – a Column by Alliah Czarielle

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

When Hemophilia Isn’t the Worst Enemy

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My husband, Jared, has had hemophilia since he was born. He has known no other life than one with a bleeding disorder. And that is why he does not ... Read more

July 20, 2020July 16, 2020

We Are Teaching Our Toddler to Be Independent

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Our baby girl, Cittie, is 18 months old. She’s feisty and curious about the world around her. Currently, her favorite words are “up,” “open,” and “close.” She likes being ... Read more

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020

Life’s Struggles Are Real, but So Is Personal Growth

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When my husband, Jared, and I started dating, I was aware that he has hemophilia B and epilepsy. Not long after that, someone close to me gave me a ... Read more

July 6, 2020July 2, 2020

Let’s Avoid Playing the Blame Game

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Social media is one of my guilty pleasures. Whenever I find myself with free time, I open Facebook and mindlessly scroll through the endless news feed. I become immersed ... Read more

June 29, 2020June 25, 2020

Putting Disability in the Entrepreneurial Spotlight

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Over the past few months, my husband and I have been working extra hard on our jewelry retail business. It’s surprising how much work goes into running a small ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 18, 2020

Embracing an Imperfect Life with ‘Amor Fati’

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Life is awful from time to time. As someone with mental illness who is married to a person with hemophilia and epilepsy, I am no stranger to that thought. ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 11, 2020

Disability, Codependency, and Narcissistic Relationships

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My husband, Jared, and I both share an interest in psychology and human relationships. We often bond over discussions about mental health and the way human beings interact. As ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 4, 2020

My Daughter Has a Life of Her Own

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My toddler, Cittie, recently got a new tricycle. She took to it instantly, although she couldn’t reach the pedals yet. The trike has a long attachment that allows us ... Read more

June 1, 2020May 28, 2020

How Mental Illness Affects My Relationship with My Hemophiliac Husband

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Two years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I always knew I was struggling, but somehow that struggle didn’t feel real until I received a diagnosis. I ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 15, 2020

My Mother’s Day Wish Is to Keep My Identity

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I celebrated Mother’s Day a week ago at home with my family. We held a sale at our Instagram shop for the family jewelry business and sold several Mother’s ... Read more