Staying Hydrated When You Have Sickle Cell DiseaseWhen you live with sickle cell disease (SCD), it is important to drink plenty of water and other fluids. This helps you...reactionscomments
My Experience With Avascular NecrosisSince I got diagnosed with avascular necrosis, I've been asked many times what that means. People want to know what avascular necrosis...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
The Disparities in Patient HealthcareAs a child born in Nigeria, I was incredibly fortunate to have my Aunt-in-law, Dr. Dorothy Esangbedo, as my pediatric physician because...reactions9comments
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
Travel Prep with Sickle CellMy Name Is Grace, I am a wife, mother, and content creator. I am also a sickle cell warrior. One thing I...reactions2comments
Grateful for The Weather in Orlando, FloridaWhen I moved to Orlando about a year ago, I thought we'd be in bikinis all year round. Nice and warm weather...reactions1comment
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
Weight Management and Sickle Cell Disease - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
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
Finding Balance Between Work and HealthWorking with sickle cell can be really tough. I say this because of the unpredictable nature of sickle cell disorder. This minute...reactions2comments
