Speaking with Your Partner about SCD...Talking about the disease early and often with your partner is helpful....
Thinking About Dating a Sickle Cell Warrior...It is OK to discuss options regarding the demise of your partner....reactions2comments
Recovering from Heart Break...But if my partner has even just one hemoglobin S, that puts our future children at risk of inheriting this disease....reactions4comments
Timing is Everything...You have to figure out how to present your disability to a potential partner because let's be honest, you and SCD are a package deal....reactions3comments
Research Opportunity: Sickle Cell and Intimate Relations...All participants will receive a $10 amazon gift card (one per partner)....reactions1comment
Living With Sickle Cell Trait...For example, if you and your partner both have sickle cell trait: If you have sickle cell trait and your partner has SCD, your child will inherit at...
The Challenges of Invisible Illnesses and Intimacy...Consider bringing your partner to your sessions to improve communication and intimacy....reactions2comments
I'm Not Broken, Just Bent...On those bad days, I give myself and my partner room to process emotions and just take a moment to heal....reactionscomments
Kehinde Salami...Through my registered charity, we have been able to partner with hospitals, school journalists to not only advocate for the condition but also provide...
How Can I Support My Child With Sickle Cell?...I confidently say that this guided my decisions when it came to choosing a partner....reactions1comment
A Recap of the Sickle Cell Leadership Summit...Unlike myself, she was a registered partner with the Consortium and knew most of the people in the room, which worked in my favor because she made introductions...reactions1comment
How To Survive Caregiver Burnout...caregiver to many sickle cell warriors, my contributions exceed the primary responsibilities of a caregiver, I am also a friend, a spiritual guide/prayer partner...reactions3comments
What To Do When a Loved One Is Diagnosed...It can be your child, yourself, your partner, brother, sister, parent, boyfriend, girlfriend....reactions3comments
Living with Sickle Cell Disease...If you and your partner both have sickle cell trait, there is a 25 percent chance that your child will have SCD....
Lessons from My Hip Replacement Journey...Also, communicate openly with your partner during the process so you can be comfortable....reactionscomments
The Secret Life of a Caregiver...Being in a relationship with a sickle cell warrior means taking on a specialized set of responsibilities to help your partner live a quality life....reactions3comments
Sickle Cell Families Must Build a Network of Support...Lastly, your support network would significantly improve if you partner with your child's teachers....reactions1comment
Screening for Sickle Cell Trait...If you and your partner both have sickle cell trait, your child may inherit 2 genes for sickle hemoglobin and have sickle cell disease....
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...Your partner may be immune-compromised and must avoid going into hospitals and clinics....reactionscomments
Finding Love with Sickle Cell...I grew determined to be able to take care of myself so I couldn’t be a burden to anyone, especially a future partner....reactionscomments
