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Finding Friends while having Sicklecell

Is it difficult for you to find or even keep friends while handling sicklecell?

  1. Most of my friends drink but I don't drink because of sickle cell.
    I'm now use to staying on my own.

    1. finding anything when you live with sickle cell is a real struggle. Until I connected with other warriors here in sickle-cell.com, I've been very lonely qithoufht friends..

      1. I totally understand. I am from the generation of stay home, you can't work. Nobody is here that understands that I just want to be treated like a healthy warrior. You know to live life and I might be sick but I'm not sickly

      2. This sounds tough; I'm sorry you're feeling like this. Do you have a support system to lean on when needed? Feeling lonely can be so overwhelming. Please know our community is here for you and happy to support you as much as we can. Don't hesitate to reach out to us. Sending you strength and support every step of the way. -Beth (Team Member)

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