I'm Not Broken, Just BentLove isn't just a four-letter word; it is an intense feeling of genuine affection for someone else. Navigating love for someone with...reactionscomments
Decision DayI made it. I recently took the last test of medical school. Wow. When I tell you there were so many times...reactionscomments
A Hospital Visit During COVID-19I want to quickly share my experience of being hospitalized during this pandemic. Now let me start this by saying I did...reactionscomments
The Power of Influence: Why I Do What I DoIn the era of digital media, there is one word that is extremely repetitive and banal: influencer. Influencers are the new normal...reactions1comment
Three Plants I Use to Treat My Sickle Cell SymptomsIt has been around 2 years since I made the decision to stop taking drugs and treatments for my sickle cell. This...reactionscomments
How Can You Care For Me, If You Don't Care About Me?To anyone who may witness me in a pain crisis, please do not judge me in my worst moment. Living with a...reactions6comments
The Addiction Label on Sickle Cell WarriorsWhile scrolling through sickle-cell.com's Facebook comments when I saw tons of comments about sickle cell warriors and addiction. All this time, I...reactions1comment
A Month to Make a ChangeSeptember 1 marks the beginning of Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Our theme for this year is "Change Makers of Sickle Cell," so...reactions1comment
2022 Sickle Cell Awareness Month Change Makers Bundle GiveawayThe 2022 Sickle Cell Awareness Month Change Makers Bundle Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! For Sickle Cell Awareness...reactionscomments
Celebrating Me This Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSeptember is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and I'm choosing to celebrate me this month. I have never been the best at promoting...reactionscomments
Don’t Try to Fit inMany times, the one thing most warriors worry about is fitting in. Why can’t I be like this guy or that girl?...reactions1comment
My SuperpowersI have thought about my real, tangible superpowers. Powers that I have developed by wrestling with my health issues. I love all...reactions2comments
What Does A Pain Crisis Feel Like?Having survived 30-plus years of the inner, physical harshness that came with my sickle cell anemia, I have often been asked what...reactions2comments
Patient Leader Spotlight: Jenica LeahThis Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on some of our community's most influential change makers...reactionscomments
How to Recover From a SetbackLast week, some bad news blindsided me. As soon as I hung up the phone, I wailed and the intense wave of...reactions3comments
Patient Leader Spotlight: Andressa HunselThis Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on some of our community's most influential change makers...reactionscomments
My Experience With HydroxyureaI didn’t know anything about hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) until last year. The government gave out a few for free and I had no...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
Patient Leader Spotlight: Elle ColeThis Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we're taking the opportunity to shine a light on some of our community's most influential change makers...reactions2comments
Using Public Transportation With Avascular NecrosisAvascular necrosis is a complication that can cause a temporary physical disability if it happens to the hip joints. This complication has...reactions5comments
