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...reactions4comments
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...reactions10comments
Overcoming AnxietyIf you’ve read some of my other posts, you may know I have sickle cell anemia and anxiety. The thought of having...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
Stop Doing These ThingsHi Guys my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother, and I work as a full-time blogger. I also live with...reactions1comment
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?Pain management specialists are doctors who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise for a number of...reactions1comment
I Appreciate You!I don’t think about doom and gloom every day when I wake up in the morning. As advocates, we do have to...reactions2comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetIn the past, we have talked about the importance of self-care and shared examples of how you can practice it in your...reactionscomments
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Sickle CellLet's start with the fact that sickle cell disorder doesn't get enough awareness as it should. What is even more worrying is...reactions3comments
American Society of Hematology Sickle Cell Patient Care GuidelinesPeople with sickle cell disease (SCD) often have a lot of pain. SCD pain can happen suddenly and be severe, or it...reactionscomments
Deciding on a Career as a Physician with Sickle CellThe third year of medical school is all about career exploration. We rotate through many of the major specialties in the field...reactions3comments
Surviving as a CrescentContent note: This article talks about depression, suicide, and mental health. When I started accepting my sickle cell (SS) condition, people made...reactionscomments
Research Opportunity: Sickle Cell and Intimate RelationsLoma Linda University School of Behavioral Health is conducting a study to understand the experiences of sickle cell patients and their partners...reactions1comment
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with sickle...reactionscomments
Purpose and PerspectiveHaving sickle cell anemia has given me two things: purpose and perspective. Although I do not believe that my disease defines me...reactions1comment
Going to Graduate School With Sickle CellAugust 2020, I moved to Houston, Texas to begin my tenure as a graduate student at the University of Houston’s Graduate College...reactions3comments
