UnheardThis winter has been unusual. We’ve managed to stay in the 60s temperature-wise through December. I’m not even sure it’s snowed. But this past weekend to bring in the new...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Asking for Help & Applying for DisabilityI’m not very good at asking for helping when I’m sick. It’s ironic because I’m always seeking ways to help others and not afraid to ask for help when it...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Deciding on a Career as a Physician with Sickle CellThe third year of medical school is all about career exploration. We rotate through many of the major specialties in the field of medicine such as: obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Purpose and PerspectiveHaving sickle cell anemia has given me two things: purpose and perspective. Although I do not believe that my disease defines me or feel particularly limited by it – except...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What's the Relationship Between Depression and Sickle Cell Symptoms and Complications?As a medical student, I'm often tasked with researching the intersection of different health conditions. Recently, I looked into the connection between sickle cell disease and mental health disorders. Vaso-occlusive...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living With Multiple Chronic Health ConditionsBeing a medical student has given me a really interesting perspective into the health care system. I mean even before I was a medical student, I had seen more of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Empowerment Through Writing on a Tough DayToday was really overwhelming. Being a med-student is hard. Not just because of the insane amount of material or the long days put into studying and even longer working hours...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dancing in the RainI love dancing in the rain. I think it started when I first watched Dirty Dancing or maybe Singing in the Rain. Either way, something about when it’s raining enough...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Frustrated: Living With A Chronic IllnessHaving a chronic illness can be well, you guessed it – frustrating. For me, the most frustrating part of having sickle cell anemia is never knowing when you’re going to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fear of FlyingDid you know high altitudes are a trigger for sickling? Basically, the higher you go up the less oxygen there is for you to breathe. The human body is amazing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Learned to Cope With StressOne known trigger for sickle cell pain crises is stress. All my life, I’ve been recommended to avoid stress and to learn how to cope with stress. My parents at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sharing My TruthWhen I was in elementary school and first diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, I never talked about it honestly unless it was absolutely necessary. My mom didn’t want me to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dr. McGann On The Road To Caring For Sickle Cell PatientsIn this video, I am joined by Dr. Patrick McGann from Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. McGann is an academic pediatric hematologist who does research focusing on improving outcomes for children...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sickle Cell in the Time of COVID-19COVID has forced the world to slow down, take a pause, and really evaluate the state of our society, of humanity. The lockdowns have made us all do things that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Love with Sickle CellFebruary is a month of celebration. It’s Black History Month, the month of love, and a time to acknowledge the impact of women in medicine. With Valentine’s Day, National Women...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Ways to Enjoy Snow DaysAs a child, I remember getting really excited for snow days. I’d sit in front of my tv waiting for them to announce my school’s closure. I never really liked...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Triggers, Tells, and UncertaintyTriggers. I think most people see the word trigger and expect someone to be talking about or showing something violent. But when I say trigger, I mean something that happens...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do We Get Sick?Whenever I get sick, I find myself analyzing everything I did leading up to my crisis trying to pinpoint the exact cause of my pain. Hoping that maybe I can...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
