Living

I’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...

For 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...

I 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!...

Growing 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...

I'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...

Content 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...

Lifelong 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...

I 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...

Dating 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...

The 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...

We all know that sickle cell affects various parts of the body, but one thing I feel we need is more discussion on how it affects mental health. Sometimes we...

Gratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing; big or small. It keeps me grounded and...

The 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 Bukola, aka @thewarriorkitchen, about her...

Editor's Note: This article was originally written by April Stearns and was originally shared on our sister site AdvancedBreastCancer.net To learn a bit more about journaling and how to get...

We all have heard that sickle cell trait is benign and asymptomatic. Sickle cell trait carriers have both normal and abnormal hemoglobin (HbSA) genes, which may result in altered red...

As much as my sickle cell has caused me pain over the years, I have managed to turn that pain into my passion. Sickle cell is now a pretty huge...

Have you ever thought about how you can help medical research? Perhaps helping a citizen scientist by responding to surveys is just one step. Citizen science is public collaboration and...

Would you laugh at me if I told you that I used to have a dream of being a flight attendant? I was fresh out of high school and when...

Sickle cell disorder (SCD) causes problems and difficulties in anyone’s life. For women, SCD can also cause certain unique problems. A common but challenging symptom of SCD is pain crises...

The weather is getting warmer and everybody wants to be outside. As the weather continues to get warmer, remember to stay hydrated. With sickle cell, it is imperative to drink...