5 Important NutrientsHave you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their peers? This can in part be traced to... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance of Improving Your NutritionMy name is Wunmi and I'm a foodie! Carbs, snacks, and sugary drinks are the way to my heart. I mean the heart wants what it wants and I need... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Unmade MemoriesIt is always wise to plan activities way ahead of time. This is supposed to help make the outcome be well planned out before the day to avoid stress and... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fearfulness vs. FearlessnessSometimes I worry that I am living my life in fear. In fear of triggering a sickle cell attack, of not being able to do something I want because of... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Supporting Children With Chronic PainIn my role as a mother and sickle cell advocate, I often talk about acceptance. It starts with accepting the illness, after that, you have to accept all the other... By Andressa Hunsel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Identity Crisis - A Stranger In My Own BodyAt the end of each year, many people reflect on their personal accomplishments - reviewing wins, losses, successes, and failures - intently taking a closer look at their real life... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Misconceptions on Drug Use and DependencyPain is unbearable, even for the strongest warrior and soldiers. The measurements health officials put on pain are totally unnecessary if you ask me. Why? Whether the pain is at... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How to Make 2022 a Better Year With Sickle Cell'I want this year to be better than last year.' Have you ever told yourself this? Sure you have. As humans, we always want more in life. As someone living... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sometimes It's Okay to Be Perceived as DefensiveOne problem most SCD patients face is verbal abuse. The things people say to us are sometimes too mean and unfair. We mostly can’t do anything about this. It practically... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Overcoming AnxietyIf you’ve read some of my other posts, you may know I have sickle cell anemia and anxiety. The thought of having multiple chronic illnesses is enough to make me... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
UnheardThis winter has been unusual. We’ve managed to stay in the 60s temperature-wise through December. I’m not even sure it’s snowed. But this past weekend to bring in the new... By Halimat Olaniyan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Alone Isn't LonelyWhen sickle cell patients talk about how it affects their love life, most people think it’s an extreme exaggeration. Sadly, this is actually true. The first person I ever dated... By Rhedd Maya4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How To Deal With Tough TimesWe all face tough times at some point in our lives whether that is going through a financial crisis or dealing with career stress. It happens to everyone and people... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Are You Feeling Invisible?I have not been to the emergency room in years due to the treatment I received years ago. So, consider how I felt when I had to go last month... By Chesterfield Hall3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Financial Planning for a TransplantSeptember is Sickle Cell Awareness month so earlier this year, I launched a web project titled "The Diary of a #SickleCellProdigy". This content series gives audiences a closer look at... By Wunmi Bakare5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 not afraid to ask for help when it... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Crisis TriggersPaying attention to my triggers was something I wasn’t good at when I was a child. My mum wouldn't let me go and play in the rain, but I didn’t... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
An Interview With Lena HarveyWe interviewed community member Lena Harvey. She shares some of her experiences with sickle cell. I was born in 1985. However, my diagnosis came 4 years later in 1989, once... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Everyone Can Be an AdvocateI chose to become a "professional" sickle cell advocate around 7 years ago. I was out of work and school, largely due to the toll sickle cell had had on... By Andre Harris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments