Posts by: Tito Oye

Tito Oye

May 20, 2020May 18, 2020

How My Parents Set Me Up for Success in Sickle Cell Management

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

My parents knew they were carriers of the sickle cell trait before I was born, so they made an effort to find out if I had the disease during ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 11, 2020

What Does a Sickle Cell Crisis Feel Like?

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

One of the most widely discussed symptoms of sickle cell anemia is a sickle cell crisis. This is an episode of pain caused when sickle-shaped red blood cells block ... Read more

May 6, 2020May 4, 2020

How I Prepared for the Intense ‘1,000 Reps Challenge’

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

My activity levels have steeply dipped because I’ve been restricted to my house. I’m unable to go on my normal walks or to the gym, and many friends are ... Read more

April 29, 2020April 27, 2020

‘What’s Wrong with You Now?’

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

“What’s wrong with you now?” I am all too familiar with that phrase. From a young age, I have often felt like I’ve had to prove myself in regards ... Read more

April 22, 2020May 1, 2020

Keeping Safe During a Lockdown

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

In the early days of this outbreak, only a couple of media outlets nonchalantly reported the events surrounding COVID-19. Back then, we had no idea how serious this virus ... Read more

April 15, 2020April 13, 2020

The Importance of Practicing Gratitude

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

The intentional practice of gratitude is an essential life skill that’s helped me endure the toughest situations. A couple of years ago, my health went through a really tough ... Read more

April 8, 2020April 6, 2020

Self-isolation Prompts a Range of Emotions Requiring Adjustments

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

I have been self-isolating since March 19, and already I have been through a series of emotions during this lockdown period. Initially, most of these emotions were negative. A ... Read more

April 1, 2020March 30, 2020

We Need Credible Information During the Pandemic, Not Dangerous Myths

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

As a sickle cell advocate, many people have come to me for advice, especially in this pandemic period. Those with sickle cell want all sorts of advice during the coronavirus ... Read more

March 25, 2020March 23, 2020

Here’s My List of Things to Do While Social Distancing 

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

The spread of the coronavirus means that those of us with sickle cell disease need to be extremely cautious. We have all been advised to practice social distancing. I ... Read more

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Learning to Swim with Sickle Cell

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Swimming is an essential life skill. Everyone should learn to swim, as it could be the difference between life and death. My parents believed similarly and signed me up ... Read more