Learning to RestThere’s this stereotype of the “strong Black woman.” The one who has been through everything and knocked down over and over again...reactionscomments
How I Manage Sickle Cell Pain at HomeSickle cell crises are unpredictable and can happen anytime and anywhere. The pain usually starts slowly. I sometimes wonder if I am...reactions6comments
Withdrawing from Those Around MeWhen my pain levels rise, I tend to withdraw from those around me. What comes to my mind is the safety mechanism...reactions6comments
My Child's Testing & Appointment ScheduleI often talk to parents about sickle cell disease (SCD), even if they do not have a child with SCD. I recently...reactions5comments
The Placebo EffectOur minds are really amazing. They can make us believe we’re not in pain when we should be or that we are...reactions8comments
The Three Year Transplant UpdateI can't believe it's been 3 years since my transplant. For most of my life, I thought sickle cell pain would always...reactions9comments
The Rise and Fall of My Mental Health With Sickle CellWe all know that mental health and mental health issues are not talked about enough and I feel like it is because...reactions6comments
Educating Our Kids Living With Sickle CellI am proud to announce that my newest children's book will be published in the summer of 2023. It will be a...reactions3comments
A Warrior's Perspective on Mother's DayMy mother and I have a complicated relationship. I am not sure there is a mother-daughter relationship in existence that is not...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
Changing Roles: Allow Me to Reintroduce MyselfAs of April 22, 2023, around 11:53 am, my life forever changed. I went from being Halimat Shadia Owolobi Olaniyan – author...reactionscomments
My Medical Massage ExperienceI try to treat myself periodically to a massage technique called medical massage from a licensed medical massage therapist. A massage therapist...reactions4comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthWhen we talk about sickle cell disease (SCD), mental health remains a hot topic. I spoke to a mental health advocate about...reactions1comment
The Benefits of Sunshine in My LifeI've always thought that there had to be some health benefits of sunshine. Growing up in dull England will make you start...reactions5comments
A Lonely journeyThis article is for caregivers who sometimes feel lonely or sad. I've thought about it for a long time if it's smart...reactions2comments
Creating A #SickleCellTribeAs I continue to foster relationships with fellow advocates, one thing rings true for all of us – we grew up not...reactions2comments
The MatchHave you heard of The Match? Well, it’s the most important day of medical school. The day all 4 years, and all...reactions2comments
Where Can I Find More Information About Sickle Cell Disease?As a parent of a child with sickle cell disease (SCD), it is very important that we know exactly where to get...reactions4comments
A Recap of the Sickle Cell Leadership SummitA few weeks ago, I was invited to the Sickle Cell Community Consortium's Leadership Summit in Atlanta. It was the first time...reactions1comment
It's Getting Hot Out HereThe weather is getting warmer and everybody wants to be outside. As the weather continues to get warmer, remember to stay hydrated...reactionscomments
