My Brother, My Hero.I don't remember a world without sickle cell in it. My older brother had it for almost 41 years before he passed...reactions7comments
The Addiction Label on Sickle Cell WarriorsWhile scrolling through sickle-cell.com's Facebook comments when I saw tons of comments about sickle cell warriors and addiction. All this time, I...reactions1comment
A Month to Make a ChangeSeptember 1 marks the beginning of Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Our theme for this year is "Change Makers of Sickle Cell," so...reactions1comment
2022 Sickle Cell Awareness Month Change Makers Bundle GiveawayThe 2022 Sickle Cell Awareness Month Change Makers Bundle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! For Sickle Cell Awareness...reactionscomments
Don’t Try to Fit inMany times, the one thing most warriors worry about is fitting in. Why can’t I be like this guy or that girl?...reactions1comment
My SuperpowersI have thought about my real, tangible superpowers. Powers that I have developed by wrestling with my health issues. I love all...reactions2comments
What Does A Pain Crisis Feel Like?Having survived 30-plus years of the inner, physical harshness that came with my sickle cell anemia, I have often been asked what...reactions2comments
Patient Leader Spotlight: Jenica LeahThis Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on some of our community's most influential change makers...reactionscomments
How to Recover From a SetbackLast week, some bad news blindsided me. As soon as I hung up the phone, I wailed and the intense wave of...reactions3comments
Patient Leader Spotlight: Andressa HunselThis Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on some of our community's most influential change makers...reactionscomments
My Experience With HydroxyureaI didn’t know anything about hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) until last year. The government gave out a few for free and I had no...reactions2comments
Channeling Confidence As An AdvocateLately, I've found myself getting lost in curated content for the disabled community. I admire the confidence, creative voice, storytelling ability, and...reactions7comments
Using Public Transportation With Avascular NecrosisAvascular necrosis is a complication that can cause a temporary physical disability if it happens to the hip joints. This complication has...reactions5comments
Change Makers Bundle Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Change Makers Bundle Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Balancing Work and HealthLast week, I combed through social media in search of content ideas and stumbled across a young woman (Instagram - @frelletheshelle) who recently...reactions1comment
Sickle Cell's Influence on My CareerSickle cell can influence the career we choose. It can stop us from going for a particular career perhaps because of the...reactions3comments
Sickle Cell and Mood SwingsThere are the days I feel alive and the days I don’t. Sometimes in a day, I could be both. Unfortunately, not...reactionscomments
My First Bankruptcy With SCDMy mum used to complain all the time about hospital bills and the toll it’s taking on the family. At a point...reactions2comments
Asking for Help & Applying for DisabilityI’m not very good at asking for helping when I’m sick. It’s ironic because I’m always seeking ways to help others and...reactions5comments
Mourn With a Purpose: Channeling Sickle Cell Grief Into AdvocacyThe loss of quality of life is a term that has been used in the context of a grieving person. The loss...reactions3comments
