Today, I Cried My Lungs OutI've been sick for several weeks now. To be honest, it hasn't been easy for me. The bills, medication, complications, wanting to give up and all. My emotions have been...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
UnacceptanceAs a sickle cell warrior, Do you find yourself constantly battling other peoples perspective of you? Are the moments you feel unwanted and not understood?? Because I do. And it...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCaregiving
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 eat me up, but also drain all the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Writing, My Only Escape From Life With SCDFor many years, writing has been my perfect escape routine. I write about all I feel and think. It is my confidant. When I started, I wasn’t comfortable with sharing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
CopingDo you find it difficult to sustain your relationships because of sickle cell?? How do you cope with lonely days?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
A Crescent Every DayIt was around Christmas when I had my first crisis. I was four years old. We had traveled out of town for the celebration when it happened. My parents quickly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 and say, “I’m so sorry you have to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
World Sickle cell DayYes We are Sickled !and Yes !we are not like everyone else, but,Sickled or Not, We all deserve to be loved and treated equally.We are Sickled but Fly ,We are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
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, this happens out of care and love for us...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID 19Have you had your Covid 19 vaccination already? Do you think it’s safe for SCD patients to take the COVID 19 vaccine? What are your fears when it comes to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Surviving as a CrescentContent note: This article talks about depression, suicide, and mental health. When I started accepting my sickle cell (SS) condition, people made it look like it’s the end for me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Controlling thoughts while in pain.What are some of the thing that go through your mind when you are down/sick due to SCD? ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Accepting To Be a CrescentOne of the most difficult stages for me was accepting and adjusting into life as a sickle cell disease patient (SS genotype). How do I accept that this is how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
