The Best Part of Living with Sickle Cell That You Might Be IgnoringWhy do some people think nothing good can come from living with sickle cell? They feel like every day is miserable for...reactionscomments
The Rise and Fall of My Mental Health With Sickle CellWe all know that mental health and mental health issues are not talked about enough and I feel like it is because...reactions6comments
Am I lucky? The Differences in Our BodiesI had a conversation with another warrior who is also a friend recently. We were just catching up when she asked how...reactions4comments
Struggles of Being an AdvocateHave you ever wondered what it is like to be a sickle cell advocate? I will explain a little about what that...reactions4comments
Expectations for the New YearI think that there is a kind of unconscious pressure that comes with the new year. We are expected to have resolutions...reactions3comments
Things I Cannot Do With Avascular NecrosisAvascular necrosis (AVN) is a sickle cell complication that begins suddenly and quickly progresses from stage I to stage IV even without...reactions5comments
How I Manage Sickle Cell Pain at HomeSickle cell crises are unpredictable and can happen anytime and anywhere. The pain usually starts slowly. I sometimes wonder if I am...reactions6comments
Using Public Transportation With Avascular NecrosisAvascular necrosis is a complication that can cause a temporary physical disability if it happens to the hip joints. This complication has...reactions5comments
Overcoming the Fear of the FutureIt feels kind of surreal that I turned 25 this July. Somehow, I'm reminded that adulthood is coming and it is coming...reactions5comments
The Power of Telling Your StoryRecently, Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold became a trending topic in the sickle cell community (especially in Nigeria) when he opened...reactions4comments
My Fitness Journey With Sickle CellFitness is one thing that I have found interest in recently. I decided to invest more time and effort into keeping fit...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell and Living in DenialI think being in denial that you live with sickle cell is something many warriors can relate to, especially if you live...reactions3comments
Rebuilding My Confidence With AVNI believe everyone living with sickle cell disorder has an idea of what avascular necrosis is. Even if you have not experienced...reactions3comments
6 Health Goals For WarriorsEvery year we promise ourselves that we will take our health seriously and do better with our health but we never really...reactions3comments
5 Important NutrientsHave you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their...reactions2comments
How to Make 2022 a Better Year With Sickle Cell'I want this year to be better than last year.' Have you ever told yourself this? Sure you have. As humans, we...reactions3comments
How To Deal With Tough TimesWe all face tough times at some point in our lives whether that is going through a financial crisis or dealing with...reactions2comments
Making Friends and Building RelationshipsYou’d agree with me that building relationships is an important life skill. In order to survive and become the best we can...reactions6comments
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Sickle CellLet's start with the fact that sickle cell disorder doesn't get enough awareness as it should. What is even more worrying is...reactions3comments
Sickle Cell's Influence on My CareerSickle cell can influence the career we choose. It can stop us from going for a particular career perhaps because of the...reactions3comments
