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Finding Joy When You Have Sickle Cell Disease

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By Grace Adeyinka

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Hi All, my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother and I work as a full-time content creator. I also am living with sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell can steal joy

Sickle cell disease is a disease that can often steal your joy if you allow it. I am no stranger to anxiety and depression because of my sickle cell. However, I have been making sure I am intentional about tapping into the things that bring me joy, consistently.

Working on my mental health

In this video, I am sharing some of the things that bring me joy and that help with my mental health.

I am hoping this video helps and inspires someone. Enjoy!

Finding joy

My joys

  1. My faith
  2. Meditation
  3. Therapy
  4. Support system
  5. Alone time
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