DecisionsBefore medical school, the biggest decisions are deciding if you want to go to medical school, where to apply, and then hopefully...reactions2comments
Why Are Family Histories Important?Which family do you come from? The family that is mute on every medical condition or the family that informs other members...reactions1comment
Finding Natural Remedies & Diet Changes With Sickle CellIt is quite rare that we get told of alternative therapies or natural ways of managing sickle cell. All of my life...reactions2comments
Sickle Cell & Workplace DiscriminationWhen I graduated from university, I knew that I would need to get a job that would help me to sustain myself...reactions1comment
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
A Day in the Life of a Sickle Cell Advocate (Part 2): Conversation With a WarriorDo you ever have the feeling that you can't separate your advocate cap from your real life? I often have conversations with...reactions2comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
The Act of Fitting InAfter my mum's death, I had to go and live with my aunty Mabel. Dad enrolled me in a private school called...reactions4comments
My Good and Bad StressMy many forms of stress include the good and the bad. About a week ago, my motivational stress had me doing too...reactions3comments
How I Keep Track of My DiseaseI think I say this so many times that anyone who has read my previous articles is probably tired of me saying...reactionscomments
Why My Birthday Is A Big DealI’ve always loved birthdays; who doesn’t? As a child it was a day to be spoilt, pampered and dare I say, see...reactions3comments
Benefits of Support Groups for Sickle CellA support group is simply a gathering to discuss the challenges of a common issue. Members offer consolation, words of encouragement, and...reactions6comments
My Self-Care RoutineSelf-care is very essential to living and growth. Maintaining the stand to choose yourself every time is a real struggle for most...reactions3comments
Changing Healthcare ProvidersIt seems like that is all I know, CHANGE. Over a period of a few months, I have had to change several...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of a Sickle Cell AdvocateAs a sickle cell advocate, you are sometimes confronted with very difficult situations. For a few months, I also do volunteer work...reactions2comments
Temperamental Temperatures: Weather and Sickle CellThe weather in the Midwest is just about as unpredictable as sickle cell pain is. It’s March, so it makes sense that...reactionscomments
Coping With Mental Health: Trauma-Informed CareTraumatic experiences can be life-changing, and it is well understood that such experiences can have long-term effects. In addition to mental health...reactionscomments
Recognizing Past Challenges and Prioritizing My Mental HealthContent Warning: This article discusses abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or...reactions5comments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactionscomments
Questioning Yourself?A lot of things go through my mind. Especially now that I’m stuck on crutches due to vascular necrosis. I ask myself...reactions4comments
