Unconsciously IrritatedNot long ago I got a call from a friend who I actually consider a sister. She walked around for months with...reactions2comments
Learning to Cope With Survivor’s GuiltOnce upon a time, a warrior said to me "I'm sure after your transplant you'll turn your back on the sickle cell...reactions1comment
Pregnancy, Motherhood & Accepting the Limits of Sickle CellPregnancy for me was an exciting time. It did not start with the usual morning sickness and discomfort that most people complain...reactionscomments
FOMO (Feeling of Missing Out)I have been feeling stuck and out of place a lot lately. There’s this saying about how your 20s are this whirlwind...reactions5comments
The Challenges of Attending School With Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I was growing up as a child in primary school. Often...reactions2comments
What's In My Travel Medication BagWhen traveling, I always like to feel as prepared as possible for anything that could happen in regards to my sickle cell...reactions2comments
Knowledge Is PowerOver the past few weeks, I have met so many new people within the sickle cell community. It is wonderful to see...reactionscomments
Grieving the Loss of a WarriorAs an SCD patient, you probably have met another warrior who is no more. The fear of death that comes with SCD...reactions1comment
Stewed Yams and ChickenPeople living with sickle cell disease need to know just how important it is to choose foods that support their health needs...reactions4comments
Anything Can HappenToday was almost a bad day. Maybe it was self-induced anxiety about starting surgery, what is known as the hardest rotation of...reactions2comments
The Pain I Have to Deal WithContent Note: This article alludes to suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions2comments
Managing Pain at HomeHi, guys. My name is Grace. I am a wife and mother and I work as a full-time blogger. I am also...reactionscomments
Making Friends and Building RelationshipsYou’d agree with me that building relationships is an important life skill. In order to survive and become the best we can...reactions6comments
Finding a Seat at the Advocacy TableWith the nominations for the #SocialHealthAwards well underway, I started thinking about my own journey to advocacy. It's been far from the...reactionscomments
Thank You, Sickle CellGratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing;...reactionscomments
A Mom’s Heart Full of GratitudeIt's a feeling of gratitude every day here in Florida. If you've read my previous articles, you'll remember that a few months...reactionscomments
What’s in a Name?You've heard the popular phrase "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." But name-calling hurts because...reactionscomments
Made Up of More Than Sick CellsIt just dawned on me that I’m more than a warrior. Realizing the number of times I didn’t give up even though...reactions3comments
3 Reasons I Think It’s Important to Take Time OutLiving with sickle cell is a lot in itself. Add to that the lemons life throws at you daily: work, family, friends...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: The World’s View of Sickle CellSickle cell disease (SCD) is viewed and treated differently all around the world. Where you are born can determine whether you or...reactionscomments
