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Personal stories

These personal stories focus on maintaining health and wellbeing as you get older with a bleeding disorder. Thank you to our community members for sharing your experience.

Perry and living with VWD

2 March 2022

Getting older, Health & Wellbeing, Personal stories, Von Willebrand disease

My name is Perry. I have von Willebrand disease type 2a. I'm in my 70s, and I didn't get diagnosed until I was in my late 50s. I live with the disease and I would like to talk about that.

Resilience – David and Zev and Mike

30 March 2021

Zev, Mike and David have severe haemophilia. They talk about their strategies and attitudes to life that help them be resilient and live well.

Zev and Mike and staying active

30 March 2021

Zev and Mike have severe haemophilia and don't let their bleeding disorder stop them from enjoying life. They explain their goals for the future and what they do to stay active and maintain their independence.

Personal stories

Perry and living with VWD

Resilience – David and Zev and Mike

Zev and Mike and staying active

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