Preparing for Dating as a CrescentWhen most people talk about dating and marriage, it’s about the other person. For me, my mental health, self-care, and happiness come...reactionscomments
Understanding My Body - Coloring PageSickle cell disease is caused by an abnormal protein in red blood cells. This can cause different symptoms and complications, including joint...reactionscomments
My Journey to Happily Ever AfterI’ve always been enamored by Disney’s animation and storytelling, eagerly anticipating the blissful end of the fairy tale. The simple meaning of...reactions5comments
Accepting and Understanding Sickle CellI first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I had my first crisis at 19. It is definitely different...reactions1comment
It's Complicated"It’s complicated..." is usually a common response to someone asking about relationship status. For me, it’s how I would describe my life...reactionscomments
Baby FeverI have baby fever. I am not sure what is about this point in life where all my friends and peers are...reactions2comments
Adopting the Mindset of a Pioneer Helped Me Find HealingAs of today, there are more treatment options, curative therapies, clinical trials, and studies to go around. Luckily, I've witnessed what the...reactionscomments
How Life During the Pandemic Changed My Relationship With Sickle CellI always knew that there was a lack of care and support via the NHS for sickle cell sufferers. This became even...reactionscomments
World Sickle Cell Day 2022 Giveaway!The World Sickle Cell Day 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! World Sickle Cell Day is on June...reactionscomments
Potential Opportunities for Improving Sickle Cell CareStaying healthy with sickle cell disease (SCD) starts with early diagnosis. Treatment is available, but it can be hard to get all...reactionscomments
5 Lessons Sickle Cell Has Taught MeLife is the best teacher, they say. I totally agree with that because in every situation we find ourselves in life, there...reactions10comments
World SCD Day and Juneteenth: Not a CoincidenceWorld Sickle Cell Day is June 19th, the same day that Juneteenth is commemorated. World Sickle Cell Day was established in 2008...reactionscomments
A Masterclass in SurvivalThe act of survival can be summed up in 3 words – never giving up! Survival is deeply rooted in mental, physical...reactionscomments
How to Care for Sickle Cell Patients: Interview With Dr. Andrew CampbellIn this video, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Campbell, the Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program at Children's National Hospital...reactions2comments
Going Through ItIt's been a while since I’ve been able to write. I tried several times and think I convinced myself I had writer's...reactionscomments
2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the 2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
What Is Sickle Cell?What is sickle cell? My answer to this question will not be the one you are expecting. This is not the answer...reactions2comments
The People We Keep in Our LivesSickle cell is always up for emergencies. Most of the things that trigger a crisis are things beyond our control. Even though...reactions3comments
Changing the Sickle Cell Trait ParadigmWe all have heard that sickle cell trait is benign and asymptomatic. Sickle cell trait carriers have both normal and abnormal hemoglobin...reactionscomments
The SILENT DisabilityMy name is Sam Adeyinka, and I have sickle cell anemia. A lot of people may not be aware of what that...reactions1comment
