What's In My Travel Medication BagWhen traveling, I always like to feel as prepared as possible for anything that could happen in regards to my sickle cell. For those of us that live with it;... By Jenica Leah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Balance Between Work and HealthWorking with sickle cell can be really tough. I say this because of the unpredictable nature of sickle cell disorder. This minute you're fine, the next you're in pain trying... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Travel Check ListTraveling abroad used to make me nervous. The feeling of 'have I packed everything?' is a bit more intense when you have to consider more than just clothes, currency, and... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Overcoming Worry & Stigma: Sadiq's Story (Part 2)I introduced you to Sadiq, a 20-year-old young man who has sickle cell disease type SS in part one, Living with Sickle Cell: Sadiq's Story. Despite all the challenges, he... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sharing My TruthWhen I was in elementary school and first diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, I never talked about it honestly unless it was absolutely necessary. My mom didn’t want me to... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 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... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Accepting and Understanding Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I had my first crisis at 19. It is definitely different growing up as someone living with sickle cell... By Abayomi Afolayan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Challenges of Attending School With Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I was growing up as a child in primary school. Often I would miss a lot of time off... By Dialectic Dee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Overcoming Challenges of Sickle Cell: You Are Not AloneSickle cell disease is a blood disorder that affects many African Americans. If you know anybody with sickle cell, please understand the pain and suffering that they may have gone... By Sam Adeyinka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like sickle cell disease... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 who gives you the best present. But as... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By Rhedd Maya5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sickle Cell Can Be LonelyI have had this illness for many years, met many people in my life, and been around my family whilst in pain, but something always remains the same THE LONELINESS!... By Alisha Whynn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Journey to Becoming an AdvocateGrowing up, sickle cell was always a hindrance in my life. It often limited me from being able to do the things that I loved to do consistently due to... By Dialectic Dee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Sickle Cell Complications Delayed My StudiesI'm super excited that I get to share my story here with you. As a kid, I was made to believe that people living with sickle cell disorder are always... By Abayomi Afolayan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Taking Care of Our Mental HealthLifelong conditions such as sickle cell disease can have a negative impact on your mental health. Depression, stress, and anxiety are just a few of the ways sickle cell can... By sonia-dattaray4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Life During the Pandemic Changed My Relationship With Sickle CellI always knew that there was a lack of care and support via the NHS for sickle cell sufferers. This became even more obvious to me once I reached 18... By Dialectic Dee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top Three Tips On DatingDating can be nerve-racking in general. Add an invisible, chronic disability into the mix and you have a concoction of the most unpredictable dating experiences you could imagine. My dating... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Rhedd's Sickle Cell Disease JourneyThe Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews. We talked to Rhedd, aka @rhedd_maya, about her... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments