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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
Mental and Emotional Health With Sickle Cell: Finding SupportWe all know that sickle cell affects various parts of the body, but one thing I feel we need is more discussion...reactions1comment
Thank You, Sickle CellGratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing;...reactionscomments
Bukola's Sickle Cell JourneyThe Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram Interviews...reactions1comment
Getting Started With JournalingEditor's Note: This article was originally written by April Stearns and was originally shared on our sister site AdvancedBreastCancer.net To learn a...reactionscomments
Changing the Sickle Cell Trait ParadigmWe all have heard that sickle cell trait is benign and asymptomatic. Sickle cell trait carriers have both normal and abnormal hemoglobin...reactionscomments
