Michelle Harlan is a clinical psychology doctoral student from Atlanta, now based in Washington, D.C. She was diagnosed with sickle beta zero thalassemia at 6 months old. In her column, Michelle shares her perspective as a 20-something with sickle cell, focusing on mental health and emerging adulthood care. Outside of her studies and writing, Michelle enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, and watching movies.
While I am not a board-certified hematologist, I am an expert on my personal experience with sickle beta-zero thalassemia. One might say I am “board-certified” in living with the condition! When I disclose my illness…
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When I was growing up, Beverly Cleary’s “Dear Mr. Henshaw” was one of my favorite books. The novel begins with Leigh, a sixth grader, writing to his favorite author (Boyd Henshaw) for a school…
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