Rebuilding My Confidence With AVNI believe everyone living with sickle cell disorder has an idea of what avascular necrosis is. Even if you have not experienced...reactions3comments
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before the TransplantI've said it about a million times, I'm happy I participated in a clinical trial and got a second chance at living...reactions1comment
Prioritizing Self-Care After TransplantUndergoing a transplant is a difficult process for children and adults because each stage - from conditioning to stem cell infusion, and...reactions1comment
Living Within My Means as a WarriorI believe I was born to be rich. I can tell by the size of my dreams and aspirations. I set goals...reactions6comments
A Close Encounter With COVID-19As soon as you turn on the television you are confronted with the rising COVID-19 cases trend. This is not only in...reactionscomments
FatigueWhen I was little, and I would get sick, my mother would hardly ever let me skip school. She’d push me to...reactionscomments
5 Important NutrientsHave you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their...reactions2comments
The Importance of Improving Your NutritionMy name is Wunmi and I'm a foodie! Carbs, snacks, and sugary drinks are the way to my heart. I mean the...reactions7comments
Unmade MemoriesIt is always wise to plan activities way ahead of time. This is supposed to help make the outcome be well planned...reactions4comments
My Airplane EssentialsAs a frequent solo traveler, I believe the saying ‘catch flights not feelings’ was created just for me. I can definitely say...reactionscomments
Fearfulness vs. FearlessnessSometimes I worry that I am living my life in fear. In fear of triggering a sickle cell attack, of not being...reactions5comments
Staying Positive With Sickle CellTelling someone to stay positive is one of the vaguest pieces of advice you can give to someone living with sickle cell...reactions8comments
Dancing in the RainI love dancing in the rain. I think it started when I first watched Dirty Dancing or maybe Singing in the Rain...reactions1comment
How to Make 2022 a Better Year With Sickle Cell'I want this year to be better than last year.' Have you ever told yourself this? Sure you have. As humans, we...reactions3comments
Misconceptions on Drug Use and DependencyPain is unbearable, even for the strongest warrior and soldiers. The measurements health officials put on pain are totally unnecessary if you...reactions4comments
Sometimes It's Okay to Be Perceived as DefensiveOne problem most SCD patients face is verbal abuse. The things people say to us are sometimes too mean and unfair. We...reactions10comments
Overcoming AnxietyIf you’ve read some of my other posts, you may know I have sickle cell anemia and anxiety. The thought of having...reactions2comments
UnheardThis winter has been unusual. We’ve managed to stay in the 60s temperature-wise through December. I’m not even sure it’s snowed. But...reactions7comments
Alone Isn't LonelyWhen sickle cell patients talk about how it affects their love life, most people think it’s an extreme exaggeration. Sadly, this is...reactions3comments
How To Deal With Tough TimesWe all face tough times at some point in our lives whether that is going through a financial crisis or dealing with...reactions2comments
