Studies have shown that the more we take ownership of our condition, the more engaged we are in maintaining behaviors that help us live better.

An important factor in having the confidence to take this ownership is self-trust.

"If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." -Member of MyHemophiliaTeam

"When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. I'm learning to trust those feelings - my intuition - and speak up." -Member of MyHemophiliaTeam

Here are recent conversations from MyHemophiliaTeam members:

• "Hemophilia sounds scary at first, and there is its fair share of issues to deal with, but there’s no better time than now for your son. The treatment has improved incredibly over my lifetime and your son will thankfully not have to deal with any of the complications that my generation has had to."
• "I didn’t even know I had VW until I almost bled out after a routine sinus surgery years ago. Now I have to have another one, much more involved, and so I have to be cleared by hematology. I'm a little nervous. The last time I tried to do this, he diagnosed me with skin cancer. So we are trying this again so I can proceed with the sinus surgery this time. Wishing all of you well."

Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? Or an instance when you were glad you trusted yourself? Share that moment in the comments below or directly on MyHemophiliaTeam.com.