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One 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...

If 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...

This 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...

When 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...

We 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...

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...

September 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...

Have you ever been scared or anxious about an unknown situation? I bet yes! We have all been anxious about a math test. Or your driving test. You can practice...

The Rare In America survey is now closed. Are you one of the millions of people dealing with sickle cell disease? Whether you are looking to try new treatments, have...

I’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...

Paying 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...

I 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...

Hi Guys my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother, and I work as a full-time blogger. I also live with sickle cell disease. In this video, I am...

Pain management specialists are doctors who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise for a number of reasons. These can include injury, nerve damage, surgery...

I don’t think about doom and gloom every day when I wake up in the morning. As advocates, we do have to talk about those things that impact us who...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the 2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...

As a parent, have you ever asked yourself if you have accepted sickle cell disease? If so, what did your acceptance process look like? During Thanksgiving, we sat at the...

It just dawned on me that I’m more than a warrior. Realizing the number of times I didn’t give up even though I had all the reasons to... Wow, that...

In the past, we have talked about the importance of self-care and shared examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However, some self-care “treats” are more...

You’d agree with me that building relationships is an important life skill. In order to survive and become the best we can be, we need to relate with others. Unfortunately...