Jenica Leah

Living with sickle cell is a unique journey that often requires careful consideration of various aspects of our health and well-being. Transitioning to a holistic lifestyle can be both empowering...

I've always thought that there had to be some health benefits of sunshine. Growing up in dull England will make you start to wonder about these sorts of things. I...

It has been around 2 years since I made the decision to stop taking drugs and treatments for my sickle cell. This was a difficult decision to make but at...

All drugs have side effects. If you are lucky enough, you may never experience them. Unfortunately for me, my body seems to be affected by most of them. If you...

Living with sickle cell is a lot in itself. Add to that the lemons life throws at you daily: work, family, friends, and social life (if you have the time...

It's been a while since I’ve been able to write. I tried several times and think I convinced myself I had writer's block. I didn’t though. The truth is, I...

Being in a crisis that is so bad you’ve had to take yourself to the hospital is not the best feeling in the world. It’s probably happened to many of...

As a frequent solo traveler, I believe the saying ‘catch flights not feelings’ was created just for me. I can definitely say I have caught more flights than feelings in...

As someone who lives with sickle cell anemia and who also lives alone, managing a crisis at home has its challenges. Over the years, I have been able to get...

Did you know that around 70% of adults with sickle cell disease experience sleep disturbances? Well, I had no idea. I thought struggling to get to sleep was a "me...

When traveling, I always like to feel as prepared as possible for anything that could happen in regards to my sickle cell. For those of us that live with it;...

Traveling abroad used to make me nervous. The feeling of 'have I packed everything?' is a bit more intense when you have to consider more than just clothes, currency, and...

I’ve always loved birthdays; who doesn’t? As a child it was a day to be spoilt, pampered and dare I say, see who gives you the best present. But as...

Dating can be nerve-racking in general. Add an invisible, chronic disability into the mix and you have a concoction of the most unpredictable dating experiences you could imagine. My dating...

Gratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing; big or small. It keeps me grounded and...

As much as my sickle cell has caused me pain over the years, I have managed to turn that pain into my passion. Sickle cell is now a pretty huge...

What is sickle cell? My answer to this question will not be the one you are expecting. This is not the answer you will find if you type ‘What is...

The first time I openly spoke openly about managing my mental health was on Episode 3 of my podcast “Salted Popcorn with Jenica Leah”. I was completely transparent about my...

"It’s complicated..." is usually a common response to someone asking about relationship status. For me, it’s how I would describe my life with sickle cell, complicated and full of complications...