Should You Blog About Your Health Journey?
Recently, a fellow sickle cell warrior messaged me on Instagram to ask if I thought they should document their health journey by starting a blog. This is something I will never discourage.
Her Sickled Journey — 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.
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Cold Weather Makes It Harder for Me to Manage Sickle Cell Disease
Now that the summer months have passed, I find that it’s harder to forget that I have sickle cell disease. You may be thinking, “How can she ever forget that she has sickle cell?” Well, I never really…
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Finding Sickle Cell Awareness in Unexpected Places
I have a lot of pride when it comes to my general knowledge. I think I am a great person to have on your team when playing board games like Articulate and other general quizzes. You can trust…
I’m Having Trouble Accepting a Recent Avascular Necrosis Diagnosis
When I go to my doctors with a problem, I’m never under the impression that it’s something permanent. Rather, I’m usually optimistic that they will offer a solution. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my lower…
What Playing Football Made Me Realize About Myself
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 fun? Extremely, and I would certainly…
Getting Vaccinated Was a Major Mental Hurdle to Clear
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 the vaccine due to my high…
My Views About Exercise Changed as I Grew Older
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 activity adversely affected my health, so they…
What I’ve Learned a Year After the Pandemic Started
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 the beginning of the nationwide…
I’ve Come to Realize That We’re All in This Fight Together
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 way. The reason is because it affects millions…
Why It’s Important for Everyone to Prioritize Their Health
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 of this. I recently realized that my…
Our Wellness Depends on Our Ability to Practice Self-love
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 you treat yourself with the love you…
It’s OK to Take a Break From Raising Awareness About Sickle Cell Disease
I am passionate about raising sickle cell disease awareness. Increased awareness leads to a better understanding of the condition, which leads to more conversations about it. I believe that this will lead to conversations among people in positions…
Even During Sickle Cell Crises, I Avoid the Hospital Due to the Pandemic
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. In the past, I had…
