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
Accepting the damage Sickle cell has on my mind....How often do you check on your mental health as an SCD warrior.. Well, I recently got diagnosed with bipolar disorder and...reactions10repliesMental HealthDepression
How Do You Advocate for Yourself in the ER?...We all know that going to the ER isn't fun, especially when doctors don't or won't listen. What are ways that you...reactions9repliesTips & Advice
Asking for Help & Applying for Disability...I’m not very good at asking for helping when I’m sick. It’s ironic because I’m always seeking ways to help others and...reactions5comments
My Crisis Triggers...Paying attention to my triggers was something I wasn’t good at when I was a child. My mum wouldn't let me go...reactions2comments
Everyone Can Be an Advocate...I chose to become a "professional" sickle cell advocate around 7 years ago. I was out of work and school, largely due...reactions2comments
Stop Doing These Things...Hi Guys my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother, and I work as a full-time blogger. I also live with...reactions1comment
A LITTLE PAMPERING...So I've been in and out of the hospital continuously since 2019.. Started with pregnancy complications, then coma, emergency Cs, lung infection...reactions4comments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...Pain management specialists are doctors who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise for a number of...reactions1comment
I Appreciate You!...I don’t think about doom and gloom every day when I wake up in the morning. As advocates, we do have to...reactions2comments
2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the 2022 World Sickle Cell Day Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
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
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
Practicing Self-Care on a Budget...In the past, we have talked about the importance of self-care and shared examples of how you can practice it in your...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
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Sickle Cell...Let's start with the fact that sickle cell disorder doesn't get enough awareness as it should. What is even more worrying is...reactions3comments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic Pain...Pain is sometimes called an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain often cannot be...reactions3comments
Life After Transplant: Understanding the 5 Pillars of Chronic Pain Management...One of the primary reasons I participated in a stem cell clinical trial was to alleviate my chronic pain. According to the...reactions5comments
Ways to Advocate ...In what ways do you advocate for sickle cell? How did you start your advocacy work, and what tips do you have...reactions1replyAwarenessTips & Advice
Deciding on a Career as a Physician with Sickle Cell...The third year of medical school is all about career exploration. We rotate through many of the major specialties in the field...reactions3comments
