Since January, the amyloidosis association I lead here in New Zealand has seen our patient numbers grow like never before, primarily because of newer …
Sunrise Sunset – a Column by Jaime Christmas
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ColumnsFinding purpose helped me navigate grief after losing my husband
It’s winter here in New Zealand. I woke up to a thin sheet of ice covering the deck, staying frozen just long enough to glint…
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ColumnsHow I’m striving to be happy, and succeeding, years after a loss
I’m happy. That’s the best way to describe my state at this stage of my life. When my husband, Aubrey, passed away on May…
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ColumnsLeaving the home where I raised a family and served as caregiver
I’ve moved! It’s exciting, but the move was daunting because of the sheer amount of work that went into clearing out items from a place…
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ColumnsFinding happiness in life after the loss of my husband
It’s summer here in Auckland, New Zealand, and as I look out the window at my weed-filled lawn, not only am I reminded that the…
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ColumnsMy continued advocacy will lead to new amyloidosis treatment in N.Z.
I recently had the pleasure of attending an Amyloidosis Alliance conference in Madrid, which brought together advocates from around the world who serve…
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ColumnsWhy communication is important for amyloidosis patients, caregivers
It has been 17 months since my husband, Aubrey, passed away due to complications of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis. Following his diagnosis in…
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ColumnsMy late husband left behind a legacy of goodness
On Sunday, March 19, I appeared on New Zealand’s 1News to discuss my journey as a caregiver to my late husband, Aubrey, who had…
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ColumnsA year later, I’m ready to move forward after the loss
This column has been a year in the making. When my late husband, Aubrey, passed away in May 2022 from hereditary ATTR amyloidosis,…
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ColumnsLearning to face a new year without my husband
In the blink of an eye, we’re already approaching the third month of 2023. For me, the ushering in of a new year came with…
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