Finding Empowerment Through Writing on a Tough Day...Today was really overwhelming. Being a med-student is hard. Not just because of the insane amount of material or the long days...reactions1comment
What Triggers a Pain Crisis?...Hi All, my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother and I work as a full-time content creator. I also am...reactionscomments
Things I Never Signed Up For...It has been a rollercoaster of emotions and trauma since childhood. As I little girl I never understood why things I didn't...reactions3comments
My Health...Three ago I had acute chest syndrome and it was like that was the end of my life. I felt I was...reactions1comment
Sickle Cell and PTSD...Having a chronic illness is not easy at all and I know that a lot of us have been through some traumatic...reactions1comment
How I Discovered Cannabis for Pain...I wish I knew about cannabis years ago, it would have saved me from a lot of stress. Truth is, ever since...reactions2comments
WHAT MAKES ME A WARRIOR...I am a warrior because I am happy and live my best life even though sickle cell gets in the way too...reactions3repliesCoping
Universal Coverage and Sickle Cell Disease...Sickle cell disease is the world’s most common heritable blood disorder and arguably one of the most racially polarizing diseases that exist...reactions3comments
Advocating for Yourself in the Emergency Room...Dr. Simone Eastman Uwan (known to the sickle cell community as Dr. Simone) was diagnosed with sickle cell disease in college, even...reactions1comment
What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?...Sickle cell anemia (Hbss) is a condition of the red blood cells. It is part of a group of disorders called sickle...reactionscomments
Feeling judged?...Have you ever been told by your loved ones or strangers that you’re sick because you’re not spiritual enough? What was your...reactions8repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
Dancing in the Rain...I love dancing in the rain. I think it started when I first watched Dirty Dancing or maybe Singing in the Rain...reactions1comment
Traveling and Retail therapy ...I enjoy traveling and seeing the world and seeing what other states have to offer. I have visited several already traveling either...reactions3replies
Pregnancy, Motherhood & Accepting the Limits of Sickle Cell...Pregnancy for me was an exciting time. It did not start with the usual morning sickness and discomfort that most people complain...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021...What are you doing this month to be heard during sickle cell awareness month? This is a great place to share resources...reactions12repliesAwareness
World sickle cell awareness month...I am so excited about world sickle cell awareness month.. Can’t wait to experience the power of all you amazing warriors.. it’s...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021...We are so excited to participate in National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this year! This month is for all of the strong...reactions5comments
Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway...We are so excited to participate in National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this year! This month is for all of the strong...reactionscomments
Self-Care and Creativity...Sickle cell can cause feelings of worry and leave you overwhelmed. Finding ways to cope with the emotions and experiences that come...reactions1comment
Awareness Month Forum: Self Care!...What self care activities do you enjoy? This could be journaling, yoga, napping...whatever you like doing. This is a space to share...reactions37replies
