Posts by: Tito Oye

Tito Oye

Tito is a 23-year-old London-based tenancy manager and lover of life. For as long as she can remember, she’s had a passion for helping others. She writes to help others realize that sickle cell doesn’t need to define their entire identity.

April 14, 2021April 12, 2021

What Playing Football Made Me Realize About Myself

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

For the first time in my life, I played a game of football, or soccer as it’s called in the U.S., with my friends. Was it tiring? Absolutely! Was it ... Read more

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021

Getting Vaccinated Was a Major Mental Hurdle to Clear

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Last Wednesday, I received my second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Because I have sickle cell disease, I was among the first groups of people contacted to receive ... Read more

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

My Views About Exercise Changed as I Grew Older

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Sickle cell disease and exercise were antonyms for me growing up. I was raised with the view that they do not go hand in hand. My parents saw how vigorous ... Read more

March 24, 2021March 22, 2021

What I’ve Learned a Year After the Pandemic Started

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

I started to shelter at home due to the pandemic in mid-March 2020, and I’m still doing so a year later. I never thought I would be in this position. At ... Read more

March 17, 2021March 15, 2021

I’ve Come to Realize That We’re All in This Fight Together

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

While sickle cell disease is considered a rare disease, and is recognized each year at the end of February during Rare Disease Day, I personally don’t think of it that ... Read more

March 3, 2021March 1, 2021

Why It’s Important for Everyone to Prioritize Their Health

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

It’s easier said than done. Everyone always says that health should be a person’s No. 1 priority, but it’s not until push comes to shove that we understand the truth ... Read more

February 17, 2021February 15, 2021

Our Wellness Depends on Our Ability to Practice Self-love

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Self-love is so important. I read somewhere that we teach others how to love us through the way we love and treat ourselves. So, I want to ask you: Do ... Read more

February 3, 2021February 1, 2021

Even During Sickle Cell Crises, I Avoid the Hospital Due to the Pandemic

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

This week has been challenging for me. A brutal combination of cold weather and stress has left me facing back-to-back sickle cell crises, and there’s no telling when it might end. ... Read more

January 20, 2021January 18, 2021

I Can Still Be Productive During a Sickle Cell Crisis

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

I’m writing this column during a sickle cell disease crisis. I have not had one this bad in a while, so I’ve been feeling pretty low. I recently explained to ... Read more