Supporting Children With Chronic Pain...In my role as a mother and sickle cell advocate, I often talk about acceptance. It starts with accepting the illness, after...reactions2comments
My Daughter's Climate Triggers: Give Me the Sun!...Have you ever wondered how it's possible that you have tried for so long to find a solution for your child's health...reactions1comment
Will I Be A Good Parent? A Journey of Acceptance...Have you ever been scared or anxious about an unknown situation? I bet yes! We have all been anxious about a math...reactions1comment
How Can I Support My Child With Sickle Cell?...In my childhood days, anytime I had crises or got sick, my mum would be so emotional. She would hold my hand...reactions1comment
Mind Mapping & Staying Organized for Hospital Visits...Have you ever caught yourself lying awake in the middle of the night, going back to months ago to find out what...reactionscomments
Comforting Other Parents...Do you recognize this? You are in the hospital with your child, and you get a call from a good friend. As...reactionscomments
Mental and Emotional Health With Sickle Cell: Finding Support...We all know that sickle cell affects various parts of the body, but one thing I feel we need is more discussion...reactions1comment
Sickle Cell Families Must Build a Network of Support...After receiving the newborn screening results, my husband and I knew our daughter had sickle cell disease. The initial diagnosis is difficult...reactions1comment
Caring for a Child With Sickle Cell...Most of the time when we are dealing with sickle cell disease, we are focusing on the pain episodes, sleepless nights, and...reactions2comments
Hematologist Talks Stigma and Advocacy...Recently, Halimat, a fourth-year medical student with sickle cell anemia, sat down with Dr. Titilope Fasipe to talk all things sickle cell...reactions2comments
My Warrior Daughter Michelle...My daughter Michelle was born on 12/12/1991 with sickle cell disease. Michelle's life was not an easy one, not at all. She...reactions3comments
Can Parents Really Accept Sickle Cell?...As a parent, have you ever asked yourself if you have accepted sickle cell disease? If so, what did your acceptance process...reactions5comments
Tips on Paying for Care...People living with sickle cell disease (SCD) face high healthcare costs because of treatments and hospital visits. Health insurance plans may not...reactions1comment
Teens With Sickle Cell Disease...More than 90 percent of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the United States survive to adulthood. As children with SCD...
Psychological Flexibility: Why It Matters...Sickle cell is a progressively debilitating blood disorder that can be extremely draining because of its unpredictability. People with sickle cell disease...reactions1comment
The Girl Who Has Sickle Cell Disease...My Name Is Candance La’Dream Bradley and I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease - SS Type when I was born. I...reactions4comments
Sickle-Cell.com Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on Sickle-Cell.com, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
Fight of a Warrior...The fight warriors fight is a hundred percent underrated if you ask me. Especially for those of us with the SS genotype...reactions2comments
Thank You, Tiger Woods!...In the past 8 years, I've been looking for a fun activity so my little warrior can enjoy life to the fullest...reactions2comments
Identity Crisis - A Stranger In My Own Body...At the end of each year, many people reflect on their personal accomplishments - reviewing wins, losses, successes, and failures - intently...reactions3comments
