A Lonely journeyThis article is for caregivers who sometimes feel lonely or sad. I've thought about it for a long time if it's smart...reactions2comments
Creating A #SickleCellTribeAs I continue to foster relationships with fellow advocates, one thing rings true for all of us – we grew up not...reactions2comments
The MatchHave you heard of The Match? Well, it’s the most important day of medical school. The day all 4 years, and all...reactions2comments
Where Can I Find More Information About Sickle Cell Disease?As a parent of a child with sickle cell disease (SCD), it is very important that we know exactly where to get...reactions4comments
A Recap of the Sickle Cell Leadership SummitA few weeks ago, I was invited to the Sickle Cell Community Consortium's Leadership Summit in Atlanta. It was the first time...reactions1comment
Long-Term Effects of Chronic PainPain is the primary reason that people with sickle cell disease (SCD) visit the emergency room. It is an extremely common symptom...reactions1comment
Sickle Cell & Chronic Pain: The Road to RecoveryMy little princess has been diagnosed with chronic back pain since the summer of 2021. Every time I think about it or...reactions4comments
Updates on My First Research StudyRemember when I was on my period and nervous about giving blood for the first time? Well, that appointment had to be...reactions2comments
Am I lucky? The Differences in Our BodiesI had a conversation with another warrior who is also a friend recently. We were just catching up when she asked how...reactions4comments
Sickle Cell Disease and the Journey of Virtual EducationLast year I wrote an article about the challenges I encountered at my daughter's school. Some of the accommodations we had in...reactions1comment
Dating With an Invisible IllnessThe other day I was speaking to a dear friend and we found ourselves digging up the "Ex files," thinking of love...reactions3comments
The #1 Reason to Donate BloodGrowing up, I always knew my blood would be my highest hurdle. Imagine being made to carry your enemy inside of you. All...reactions1comment
Living My Best LifeWhile the year is still new, I want to talk about all the exciting things going on in my life and share...reactions4comments
My Pregnancy Experience With Sickle Cell DiseaseMy Name Is Grace, I am a wife, mother, and content creator. I am also a sickle cell warrior. I currently have...reactions3comments
Releasing Childhood TraumaUnfortunately for me, 2023 hasn't been off to a great start. In fact, the year started off with a series of unrelated...reactions5comments
Struggles of Being an AdvocateHave you ever wondered what it is like to be a sickle cell advocate? I will explain a little about what that...reactions4comments
New Year, New MeHa, kidding. I don’t really believe in New Year’s Resolutions, not just because most people make a list of unattainable and unsustainable...reactions2comments
Lab-Grown Blood Research and Sickle Cell DiseaseIn late 2022, for the first time, scientists transfused lab-grown red blood cells into a person who was not the original cell...reactions1comment
Dreams UnbornSince we've just wrapped up 2022, it's time to start reflecting on how far we've come. As I think about the last...reactions4comments
Building Virtual CommunityWhen I was a child, I wasn’t allowed to have a private email address, let alone any social media accounts. Back then...reactions4comments
