Now that you’ve decided that letting people know you have Sickle Cell Disease isn’t something to be ashamed of, you might wonder how to talk with people about it. First, understand your friends and family care about you. It’s natural for them to be curious about your health and ask questions. Learning to speak with others about your illness plays a big roll in learning to live with it.
When talking with others about your health, make the choice to not be offended by people’s natural curiosity. Below is a list of the four questions I’m most often asked about Sickle Cell, and how I personally answer them. I could easily choose to be offended by the boldness of some individuals and the questions they ask. Instead, I use that opportunity to educate. As you read this section, think about how you would answer these same questions if and when you’re asked.
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