How Sickle Cell Disease Affects My Identity, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
As a teenager, there are so many things that can impact the personal perception you have of yourself and cause anxiety about how you think others may view you ....
Latest Blog Posts from Lyric Porter
What I Wish Others Knew About Sickle Cell Disease
Have you ever been surrounded by friends having fun and feeling like the moment is one of the best days of your life?
How Sickle Cell Disease Affects My Social Life
For as long as I’m able to remember, I’ve always considered myself a social individual. I’ve never had trouble meeting new people or making new friends ....
How I Learned to Manage Stress and Anxiety While Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Most complications of sickle cell disease are uncontrollable. But I’ve found that limiting the amount of stress and anxiety in my life is a great way to reduce ...
The Importance of Patient-Doctor Relationships With Sickle Cell Disease
Developing strong relationships with the various hematologists I’ve had over the years has been helpful to my experiences dealing with insurance companies ...
How I Expect the Unexpected Traveling With Sickle Cell Disease
As a person who has always tried their best to not allow living with sickle cell disease (SCD) to limit their lifestyle; I’ve always traveled. ....