Talking Red: Real Stories
Read about the real-life experiences of women living with bleeding disorders below:
If you would like to submit your story, please get in touch at info@haemophilia.org.uk
Maryam’s story
I’m a 37-year-old woman from the Muslim Pakistani community in the West Midlands. I was…Read more
Laina’s story
Growing up with von Willebrand Disease in a small town, Laina, 20, knew almost no…Read more
Linda’s story
Haemophilia Society member, Linda turned 65 on the same day as us! Here, Linda, who…Read more
Keeley’s story
When Keeley was a child she haemorrhaged after a small dental operation and has bruised…Read more
Hayley’s story
From the age of three Hayley suffered prolonged and regular nosebleeds, but, despite many trips…Read more
Janet’s story
Despite experiencing very heavy periods, the trigger point for diagnosing Janet’s bleeding disorder was when…Read more
Nicola’s story
At least four generations of women in Nicola’s family have had haemophilia C, or factor…Read more
Val’s story
Val was diagnosed with von Willebrand disease at the age of 57, having put up…Read more
Dorothy’s Story
Dorothy was in her eighth decade when she was diagnosed with von Willebrand Disease and…Read more