5 Lessons Sickle Cell Has Taught MeLife is the best teacher, they say. I totally agree with that because in every situation we find ourselves in life, there is something to learn, and living with sickle...reactions10comments
Staying Positive With Sickle CellTelling someone to stay positive is one of the vaguest pieces of advice you can give to someone living with sickle cell. Sometimes, I wonder what it really means to...reactions8comments
My Experience With PriapismPriapism is a sickle cell complication that many people know nothing about. I understand because priapism is a complication that affects only male sickle cell warriors. I was 17 or...reactions8comments
Planning and Preparing for Exercise With Sickle CellExercise is important for improving our well-being as individuals living with sickle cell. Aerobic exercises like walking can help increase the flow of oxygen. You know the lack of oxygen...reactions1comment
My Experience With Avascular NecrosisSince I got diagnosed with avascular necrosis, I've been asked many times what that means. People want to know what avascular necrosis is. In fact, some people living with sickle...reactions4comments
Finding Balance Between Work and HealthWorking with sickle cell can be really tough. I say this because of the unpredictable nature of sickle cell disorder. This minute you're fine, the next you're in pain trying...reactions2comments
Accepting and Understanding Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I had my first crisis at 19. It is definitely different growing up as someone living with sickle cell...reactions1comment
How Sickle Cell Complications Delayed My StudiesI'm super excited that I get to share my story here with you. As a kid, I was made to believe that people living with sickle cell disorder are always...reactions3comments
