“How Does Sickle Cell Anemia Affect Your Life?”

This is probably the number one question I’m asked. It’s a little bit like asking the Earth, “How does the Sun affect you?” The answer is of course, “In every way.” In answering this question, I detail some of ways in which Sickle Cell impacts my body and life as a whole. The truth is, unless the person does have, or has had, some kind of illness themselves, they won’t be able to fully identify with what you endure. However, just because somebody can’t 100% relate to what you are going through, it doesn’t mean they can’t be supportive. The companionship of a caring friend can be of great comfort.