I’m a Sickle Cell Survivor...Hello, My name is Lisa. I was diagnosed at Cleveland Clinic, OH. I was sixteen months old. My mother said that I...reactions2replies
The Power of Positivity: Nurturing Hope...How many times have you had to tell yourself to be positive? Personally, I have stopped counting. How many times have a...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Advocacy and Activism...Today, I took one brief moment to glance at my reflection in the mirror, while I prepared for a big pitch with...reactionscomments
How much is?...Good Day; I hope all are doing great. I live in Canada, have Sickle Cell Disease (SC), and I'm searching information on...reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
A Warrior's Call...My story with sickle cell disease starts like many others being born with the condition, but I also have a twin brother...reactionscomments
Challenging ER Visits...OMG it has been quite a journey the past few weeks. It has been awhile since I needed to go to the...reactions1comment
How it feels when I don't have anybody to share my feelings with...I feel like i can't be my true self around people, so I have to put on a mask and pretend to...reactions1reply
New Beginnings Settling In...After my European escapade and tour of the Midwest I moved into my new apartment in Indianapolis. Moving is so unnecessarily stressful...reactionscomments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of sickle cell disease? ...The In America survey is now closed. To better understand the patient experience and realities of living with sickle cell, we are...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Sleeves Up for Sickle Cell...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it is estimated...reactionscomments
A Nigerian Warrior's Story...My name is Ronke, and I am a Nigerian. I am 17 years of age and diagnosed with SS. I discovered my...reactionscomments
Self-Conscious of My Appearance...l had a stroke when l was 5 years old. Growing up has been difficult for me because of my appearance and...reactions1comment
Why? The Moon and My Tears...It's 1996, I am 30 years old, and I just finished my National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in Nigeria. I was quite...reactionscomments
My Journey as a Sickle Cell Patient...Living with sickle cell disease hasn't been easy for me. I'm 24 years of age and I live in Ghana. Since I...reactionscomments
Hope ...I’m 25 years of age,living in Nigeria..been diagnosed ever since I was born And I spent my early years in hospital..I’ve had...reactions2repliesCoping
Lead Poisoning and Sickle Cell Disease...Greetings, I am Paris and I have SS sickle cell disease. My mother was told I would be born with the disease...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell and l...I myself am a 57 year old warrior. Diagnosed at birth, but still don’t know who had the trait or the disease...reactionscomments
My name is Myron, I'm a Kenyan...My journey with sickle cell disease started at five months old. I had a severe pain crisis and I couldn't learn how...reactionscomments
Live the Moment...I am 25 years old and have lived with sickle cell anemia since I was six months old. The crises are the...reactionscomments
Still Kicking at 52...Hello, my name is Tammy and I have been living with sickle cell disease for 52 years. I was born in 1969...reactionscomments
