Some of the strongest people I've met in my life suffer from Hemophilia or Von Willebrand's disease. They have always inspired me to look upon myself as a fighter, as a victor and most importantly as a proud man.
To all those who think God did something unfair to them by 'cursing' them with a bleeding disorder or by not making them a 'normal' person, think again. Your bleeding disorder might be what makes you different from others, better than all the 'normal' guys. Yes, its true you are not normal. But if you are not normal, what are you? Are you abnormal or special? Its your call. For me, hemophilia is what makes me different than others, its what makes me special. Am I special because I suffer from an incurable genetic blood disorder? No. I'm special because I know how I can live a vibrant life despite having hemophilia.
March is Global Hemophilia Awareness month. I request all my readers to learn more about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders and encourage your friends to do the same. One good place to start is the website of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
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