What to Know When Dating Someone With Sickle CellThe first thing you must check before even considering asking a person with sickle cell out on a date is your genotype...reactions4comments
How Can I Support My Child With Sickle Cell?In my childhood days, anytime I had crises or got sick, my mum would be so emotional. She would hold my hand...reactions1comment
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
Freedom to Be a CrescentFor some reason, it is so hard for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) to speak freely or live freely. Sometimes...reactionscomments
My Crisis TriggersPaying attention to my triggers was something I wasn’t good at when I was a child. My mum wouldn't let me go...reactions2comments
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
My First Bankruptcy With SCDMy mum used to complain all the time about hospital bills and the toll it’s taking on the family. At a point...reactions2comments
Recovering From a CrisisEvery sickle cell crisis leaves scars, bills, unforgettable experiences, etc. The trauma, pain, fear, and depression that sets in, do not only...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
Pregnancy, Motherhood & Accepting the Limits of Sickle CellPregnancy for me was an exciting time. It did not start with the usual morning sickness and discomfort that most people complain...reactionscomments
Grieving the Loss of a WarriorAs an SCD patient, you probably have met another warrior who is no more. The fear of death that comes with SCD...reactions1comment
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
Made Up of More Than Sick CellsIt just dawned on me that I’m more than a warrior. Realizing the number of times I didn’t give up even though...reactions3comments
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
The People We Keep in Our LivesSickle cell is always up for emergencies. Most of the things that trigger a crisis are things beyond our control. Even though...reactions3comments
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
