An athlete’s mindset can be an asset when living with hemophilia

An athlete’s mindset can be an asset when living with hemophilia

My husband, Jared, lives with hemophilia B and a seizure disorder. He also lifts weights, performs bodyweight workouts, and swims. Now and then, someone will see him doing laps in the pool and ask, “Are you a professional?” To which he responds, “No, the water just loves me more. I move better here than on land!” He isn’t a competitive athlete. But over the years, he’s built what I’d call an athlete mindset, and it shapes the way he sees his bod…