Paying Attention To Body LanguageWhen you hear the phrase "body language," you immediately think of non-verbal cues that we use to communicate: crossed arms, head movements, eye behavior, and facial expressions. That's not the... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Overcoming the Fear of the FutureIt feels kind of surreal that I turned 25 this July. Somehow, I'm reminded that adulthood is coming and it is coming fast. I haven't really sat down to think... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Halimat Talks Periods, Birth Control, and Sickle CellThis past March, Halimat sat down to have a conversation with herself in honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day. In this video, she reflects on how hard... By Halimat Olaniyan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Life Worth Living: How a Shorter Life Expectancy Affected MeDiagnosed at age 4, before I knew what life was or why I had come to be, I was somehow keenly aware that I was not like everyone else around... By Lena Harvey4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sickle Cell Disease Speaks All LanguagesThanks to the Health Union, I was able to attend and speak during the sickle cell event in my home country, Suriname, South America. The year 2022 has so far... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Treatment Side EffectsAll drugs have side effects. If you are lucky enough, you may never experience them. Unfortunately for me, my body seems to be affected by most of them. If you... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Channeling Confidence As An AdvocateLately, I've found myself getting lost in curated content for the disabled community. I admire the confidence, creative voice, storytelling ability, and remarkable zest for life that these creators possess... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Keeping the Hope AliveOne of the hardest things to do is try to encourage yourself in your worse moments. It’s easy to smile and be yourself when you’re not sick or not experiencing... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Presenting on Sickle Cell at ConferencesRecently, I went to the American Society of Hematology’s (ASH) Annual Meeting. It was in Atlanta, and I was only given off 3 days from school, which meant I would... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Power of Telling Your StoryRecently, Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold became a trending topic in the sickle cell community (especially in Nigeria) when he opened up about his struggle with sickle cell disease... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Learning to Cope With Survivor’s GuiltOnce upon a time, a warrior said to me "I'm sure after your transplant you'll turn your back on the sickle cell community." I was honestly speechless! What was so... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Unconsciously IrritatedNot long ago I got a call from a friend who I actually consider a sister. She walked around for months with an unpleasant feeling from a "meeting" I had... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
FOMO (Feeling of Missing Out)I have been feeling stuck and out of place a lot lately. There’s this saying about how your 20s are this whirlwind of self-discovery and trial and error. Wow, they... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Knowledge Is PowerOver the past few weeks, I have met so many new people within the sickle cell community. It is wonderful to see how many parents and warriors are committed to... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stewed Yams and ChickenPeople living with sickle cell disease need to know just how important it is to choose foods that support their health needs. No supplement or superfood can cure sickle cell... By Wunmi BakareBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Anything Can HappenToday was almost a bad day. Maybe it was self-induced anxiety about starting surgery, what is known as the hardest rotation of medical school – for good reason. The hours... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Pain I Have to Deal WithContent Note: This article alludes to suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I am tired of being a warrior. At... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding a Seat at the Advocacy TableWith the nominations for the #SocialHealthAwards well underway, I started thinking about my own journey to advocacy. It's been far from the norm. My perspective on activism and advocacy is... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Mom’s Heart Full of GratitudeIt's a feeling of gratitude every day here in Florida. If you've read my previous articles, you'll remember that a few months ago I decided to move from New Jersey... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s in a Name?You've heard the popular phrase "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." But name-calling hurts because it is an unfair attempt to falsely define... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments