My mother-in-law is a firm believer in nature’s medications. Her faith in the healing power of plants stems from the…
Articles by Sylvia Amuta
The other day, my cousin Ada asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks. I’d known that she…
As I sat in the sterile, fluorescent-lit room, a sense of determination and apprehension coursed through me. I wasn’t here…
Dear Future Caregiver, As I look back on the transformative journey I’ve embraced as a caregiver to a person…
Sickle cell is an inherited disease that profoundly affects red blood cells, posing significant health challenges for those…
Over the years, especially since I got married and had kids, my focus has been primarily on others, rarely allowing…
As my little cousin Ada voiced her desire to take part in her school’s sports competition games, a surge of…
In my previous column, I explored the overwhelming emotions and fatigue I experience as a caregiver to my young…
When I embarked on this journey as a caregiver for my cousin Ada, who has sickle cell disease,…
Being a caregiver for my cherished little cousin, who’s battling the physical and emotional challenges of sickle cell, is…