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 someone living with this disease. Maybe they need... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 it is not encouraged in many homes, especially... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 the change in weather was treating me and... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 feels like but from a personal point of... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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, set goals, and change ourselves hence the common... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 you noticing. Well, at least, I did not... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 the only person that gets worried whenever there’s... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 affected my left hip and in about 4... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 fast. I haven't really sat down to think... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 up about his struggle with sickle cell disease... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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. So, I started by setting a fitness goal... By Abayomi Afolayan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 in Africa. In Nigeria (where I'm from), despite... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 it, you must have seen someone or heard... By Abayomi Afolayan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 make that change. Sometimes we give up and... By Abayomi Afolayan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
5 Important NutrientsHave you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their peers? This can in part be traced to... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 always want more in life. As someone living... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 career stress. It happens to everyone and people... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 be, we need to relate with others. Unfortunately... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 that some people do not have access to... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 stress involved. For me, sickle cell disease has... By Abayomi Afolayan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments