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 I didn’t really like the truth about these...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesMental 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 and play in the rain, but I didn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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, kidney infection and most recent AVN.. Now it's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 I had all the reasons to... Wow, that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 me to share my story passed on and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesMental 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, she began to think it was a spiritual...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 gets worse or deepened anytime such a death...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 we do our best to avoid getting sick...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 I still don’t know why…....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
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 troubles?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCost
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, my lecturers already recommended me for a broadcasting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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. If by now you still don’t know your...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 called worms.. many people believe that pain crises...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAwareness
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 when I was barely 2 years old. Kids...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 I started using it, I’ve seen changes in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 many times. What is your warrior phrase? WHAT...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
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 reaction?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & 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 about. In fact, I did not even know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 going to be so colorful . I can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
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 possible not to overdo things. For instance, it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
