Accepting the damage Sickle cell has on my mind.How often do you check on your mental health as an SCD warrior.. Well, I recently got diagnosed with bipolar disorder and...reactions10repliesMental HealthDepression
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
A LITTLE PAMPERINGSo I've been in and out of the hospital continuously since 2019.. Started with pregnancy complications, then coma, emergency Cs, lung infection...reactions4comments
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
Grief and Denial? How do you deal with the loss of a warrior that appeared stronger than you in all aspects? The warrior that encouraged...reactions6repliesMental Health
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
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 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
UNCOMMON TRIGGERS Aside weather,climate,stress and anemia which are the main known triggers for crises, what other triggers do you have? Mine is dust and...reactions8repliesAwareness
Money Problems Because of Sickle cell?What are some of the things you need but can't afford because of Sickle cell? Have you ever been in serious money...reactions2repliesCost
Working With Sickle Cell DiseaseAfter senior high school, I applied for a short course in broadcast journalism. I was so good before I completed the course...reactions4comments
Thinking About Dating a Sickle Cell WarriorThe first thing you must check before even considering asking a person with sickle cell out on a date is your genotype...reactions4comments
Do you know any Ridiculous Myths about Sickle CellWhat are some of the things people in your community think sickle cell is? I’ll go first.. Here in Ghana, it is...reactions11repliesAwareness
How Sickle Cell Affects My Social LifeSickle cell affects all parts of a patient's life: Finances, love, and our work, school and social lives. For me, this started...reactionscomments
How I Discovered Cannabis for PainI wish I knew about cannabis years ago, it would have saved me from a lot of stress. Truth is, ever since...reactions2comments
WHAT MAKES ME A WARRIORI am a warrior because I am happy and live my best life even though sickle cell gets in the way too...reactions3repliesCoping
Feeling judged?Have you ever been told by your loved ones or strangers that you’re sick because you’re not spiritual enough? What was your...reactions8repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
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
World sickle cell awareness monthI am so excited about world sickle cell awareness month.. Can’t wait to experience the power of all you amazing warriors.. it’s...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Life Checks: Resiliency and Rule-BreakingKnowing the things that trigger crises is a necessity, you also need to know your limits and be cautious as much as...reactions2comments
