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...reactions5comments
The Challenges of Attending School With Sickle Cell...I first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I was growing up as a child in primary school. Often...reactions2comments
What's In My Travel Medication Bag...When traveling, I always like to feel as prepared as possible for anything that could happen in regards to my sickle cell...reactions2comments
Knowledge Is Power...Over the past few weeks, I have met so many new people within the sickle cell community. It is wonderful to see...reactionscomments
Grieving the Loss of a Warrior...As an SCD patient, you probably have met another warrior who is no more. The fear of death that comes with SCD...reactions1comment
Stewed Yams and Chicken...People living with sickle cell disease need to know just how important it is to choose foods that support their health needs...reactions4comments
Anything Can Happen...Today was almost a bad day. Maybe it was self-induced anxiety about starting surgery, what is known as the hardest rotation of...reactions2comments
The Pain I Have to Deal With...Content Note: This article alludes to suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions2comments
Managing Pain at Home...Hi, guys. My name is Grace. I am a wife and mother and I work as a full-time blogger. I am also...reactionscomments
Making Friends and Building Relationships...You’d agree with me that building relationships is an important life skill. In order to survive and become the best we can...reactions6comments
Finding a Seat at the Advocacy Table...With the nominations for the #SocialHealthAwards well underway, I started thinking about my own journey to advocacy. It's been far from the...reactionscomments
Thank You, Sickle Cell...Gratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing;...reactionscomments
A Mom’s Heart Full of Gratitude...It's a feeling of gratitude every day here in Florida. If you've read my previous articles, you'll remember that a few months...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Made Up of More Than Sick Cells...It just dawned on me that I’m more than a warrior. Realizing the number of times I didn’t give up even though...reactions3comments
3 Reasons I Think It’s Important to Take Time Out...Living with sickle cell is a lot in itself. Add to that the lemons life throws at you daily: work, family, friends...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: The World’s View of Sickle Cell...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is viewed and treated differently all around the world. Where you are born can determine whether you or...reactionscomments
Preparing for Dating as a Crescent...When most people talk about dating and marriage, it’s about the other person. For me, my mental health, self-care, and happiness come...reactionscomments
Understanding My Body - Coloring Page...Sickle cell disease is caused by an abnormal protein in red blood cells. This can cause different symptoms and complications, including joint...reactionscomments
My Journey to Happily Ever After...I’ve always been enamored by Disney’s animation and storytelling, eagerly anticipating the blissful end of the fairy tale. The simple meaning of...reactions5comments
