Avascular Necrosis: Pain, Posture, & PhysiotherapyIn my early childhood, the arches of my feet did not fully develop due to a hereditary condition known as flat foot...reactions1comment
Here We Go AgainThe last time I talked about love over two years ago, I thought I had met the one. What a cliche. I'm...reactionscomments
The Best Part of Living with Sickle Cell That You Might Be IgnoringWhy do some people think nothing good can come from living with sickle cell? They feel like every day is miserable for...reactionscomments
Learning to RestThere’s this stereotype of the “strong Black woman.” The one who has been through everything and knocked down over and over again...reactionscomments
How to Prepare Your Child With Sickle Cell To Have a Safe and Enjoyable SummerSummer is a time for fun and adventure, but for sickle cell caregivers, it can also be a time of increased worry...reactionscomments
How I Manage Sickle Cell Pain at HomeSickle cell crises are unpredictable and can happen anytime and anywhere. The pain usually starts slowly. I sometimes wonder if I am...reactions6comments
Withdrawing from Those Around MeWhen my pain levels rise, I tend to withdraw from those around me. What comes to my mind is the safety mechanism...reactions6comments
My Child's Testing & Appointment ScheduleI often talk to parents about sickle cell disease (SCD), even if they do not have a child with SCD. I recently...reactions5comments
How I Practice Self-CareMy name is Grace, I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full-time content creator. I also live with...reactions1comment
The Placebo EffectOur minds are really amazing. They can make us believe we’re not in pain when we should be or that we are...reactions8comments
The Three Year Transplant UpdateI can't believe it's been 3 years since my transplant. For most of my life, I thought sickle cell pain would always...reactions9comments
The Rise and Fall of My Mental Health With Sickle CellWe all know that mental health and mental health issues are not talked about enough and I feel like it is because...reactions6comments
Educating Our Kids Living With Sickle CellI am proud to announce that my newest children's book will be published in the summer of 2023. It will be a...reactions3comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions2comments
How Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Can Find Intimacy and ConnectionI'm the mother of a child with sickle cell disease (SCD), and a few weeks ago while chatting with another sickle cell...reactions4comments
A Warrior's Perspective on Mother's DayMy mother and I have a complicated relationship. I am not sure there is a mother-daughter relationship in existence that is not...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Taking Care of Our Mental HealthLifelong conditions such as sickle cell disease can have a negative impact on your mental health. Depression, stress, and anxiety are just...reactions5comments
Changing Roles: Allow Me to Reintroduce MyselfAs of April 22, 2023, around 11:53 am, my life forever changed. I went from being Halimat Shadia Owolobi Olaniyan – author...reactionscomments
My Medical Massage ExperienceI try to treat myself periodically to a massage technique called medical massage from a licensed medical massage therapist. A massage therapist...reactions4comments
Let's Talk About Mental HealthWhen we talk about sickle cell disease (SCD), mental health remains a hot topic. I spoke to a mental health advocate about...reactions1comment
