Fight of a WarriorThe fight warriors fight is a hundred percent underrated if you ask me. Especially for those of us with the SS genotype...reactions2comments
Things You Should Never Say to a Sickle Cell WarriorWhen I was labeled as having HIV/AIDS as a child because of how skinny looked back then, I didn’t make much of...reactions3comments
The Addiction Label on Sickle Cell WarriorsWhile scrolling through sickle-cell.com's Facebook comments when I saw tons of comments about sickle cell warriors and addiction. All this time, I...reactions1comment
Don’t Try to Fit inMany times, the one thing most warriors worry about is fitting in. Why can’t I be like this guy or that girl?...reactions1comment
My Experience With HydroxyureaI didn’t know anything about hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) until last year. The government gave out a few for free and I had no...reactions2comments
Sickle Cell and Mood SwingsThere are the days I feel alive and the days I don’t. Sometimes in a day, I could be both. Unfortunately, not...reactionscomments
Keeping the Hope AliveOne of the hardest things to do is try to encourage yourself in your worse moments. It’s easy to smile and be...reactions3comments
The Pain I Have to Deal WithContent Note: This article alludes to suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions2comments
Preparing for Dating as a CrescentWhen most people talk about dating and marriage, it’s about the other person. For me, my mental health, self-care, and happiness come...reactionscomments
What Sickle Cell Cost MeSickle cell is a thief of joy and happiness. Most patients try to live through it all and smile as much as...reactions4comments
My Mental Health With Sickle Cell DiseaseI recently got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It seems the struggles of living with sickle cell keep piling up over the days...reactions2comments
The Act of Fitting InAfter my mum's death, I had to go and live with my aunty Mabel. Dad enrolled me in a private school called...reactions4comments
My Self-Care RoutineSelf-care is very essential to living and growth. Maintaining the stand to choose yourself every time is a real struggle for most...reactions3comments
Recognizing Past Challenges and Prioritizing My Mental HealthContent Warning: This article discusses abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or...reactions5comments
Questioning Yourself?A lot of things go through my mind. Especially now that I’m stuck on crutches due to vascular necrosis. I ask myself...reactions4comments
Living Within My Means as a WarriorI believe I was born to be rich. I can tell by the size of my dreams and aspirations. I set goals...reactions6comments
Unmade MemoriesIt is always wise to plan activities way ahead of time. This is supposed to help make the outcome be well planned...reactions4comments
Misconceptions on Drug Use and DependencyPain is unbearable, even for the strongest warrior and soldiers. The measurements health officials put on pain are totally unnecessary if you...reactions4comments
Sometimes It's Okay to Be Perceived as DefensiveOne problem most SCD patients face is verbal abuse. The things people say to us are sometimes too mean and unfair. We...reactions10comments
Alone Isn't LonelyWhen sickle cell patients talk about how it affects their love life, most people think it’s an extreme exaggeration. Sadly, this is...reactions3comments
