When I’m running workshops for children with sickle cell disease who are transitioning into adult care, I always…
Articles by Mary Shaniqua
I celebrated yet another birthday last week. I love birthdays. As someone living with sickle cell disease and the…
Every now and then, something happens that motivates me to educate others about how a particular action, policy, or system…
The sickle cell community needs unity if we are ever going to see change. A few weeks back, I…
Last week, I shared news of my most recent hospital admission for sickle cell disease. One of the…
If you’re a regular reader of this column, you probably noticed I’ve been silent for a few weeks. Unfortunately,…
I recently shared my thoughts here on why accepting the reality and implications of a sickle cell diagnosis is essential…
I recently shared my journey to accept my diagnosis of sickle cell disease. When people are told they have…
My last column about my medication compliance triggered an interesting conversation with my sister. I’d written about what I…
Back in 2020, I shared details of my medication regimen at the time to treat my sickle cell…