Who I Am and Who I Want To BeI think the concept of self is really interesting. And the idea that how we view ourselves can be quite different from how we portray ourselves to others or how...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Educational Support for Kids Living With Sickle CellIt is sometimes quite a lonely quest when you stand in the middle and believe that your child does not get the best support from the school. Looking back, I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Getting Off the Emotional Rollercoaster RideThe last rollercoaster ride I'm on is called the Screaming Tasmanian Devil... the chronic pain edition. This ride can be exhausting and overwhelming. I feel like I’m on a never-ending...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Making Adult FriendsI am a social butterfly and having sickle cell has only amplified that. I always have something to talk about. And, if you’ve read any of my pieces, you know...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Duality of Caregiving and CaretakingThe moment I was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, my parents, specifically my father, knew the presumed fate of his 18-month-old baby, Wunmi. Sickle cell disease (SCD) was not a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Still Kicking ItHello my name is Laura I was diagnosed at 6 months old. I'm an SS. I am 50yrs young with 1 daughter and 1 goddaughter that are both 24. My...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
We Can Do Hard ThingsThe one accurate stereotype about sickle cell warriors is how strong we are – though, we should not have to be. To exist as a minority in a world that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is the Social Health Network?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Secret Life of a CaregiverOne of the very first things one learns when introduced to a person with sickle cell disease (SCD) is that a pain crisis could strike at any time. As a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Things I Cannot Do With Avascular NecrosisAvascular necrosis (AVN) is a sickle cell complication that begins suddenly and quickly progresses from stage I to stage IV even without you noticing. Well, at least, I did not...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Imposter SyndromeI’ve been thinking a lot about imposter syndrome lately. Maybe (probably) because I’m applying for residency right now. Residency is the field training you do after graduating from medical school...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Emotional Support Dogs and Sickle Cell DiseaseA couple of weeks ago my princess started to suffer from back pain again. This officially started last year, and it seems to knock on the door for weeks now...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 the only person that gets worried whenever there’s...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Untold Truths About Living With Sickle Cell PainFor many of us, sickle cell disease (SCD) sets precedence for how we show up in our daily lives. It is an invisible disability that riddles our physical, mental, psychological...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Psychological Flexibility: Why It MattersSickle cell is a progressively debilitating blood disorder that can be extremely draining because of its unpredictability. People with sickle cell disease (SCD) must pay attention to warning signs that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Girl Who Has Sickle Cell DiseaseMy Name Is Candance La’Dream Bradley and I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease - SS Type when I was born. I had my very first pain crisis at the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fight of a WarriorThe fight warriors fight is a hundred percent underrated if you ask me. Especially for those of us with the SS genotype. From the intense pain to organ damages, bankruptcy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Thank You, Tiger Woods!In the past 8 years, I've been looking for a fun activity so my little warrior can enjoy life to the fullest while living with sickle cell disease. When you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Things You Should Never Say to a Sickle Cell WarriorWhen I was labeled as having HIV/AIDS as a child because of how skinny looked back then, I didn’t make much of it. Especially because I didn’t even know what...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sickle Cell and Hurricane IanAs a mom and caregiver, I have only one word........ WAWWW!! When you are a caregiver of a child with sickle cell disease you need to be very cautious about...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
