SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND FAITH | EP. 15
Sep 17, 09:43 PM
Ever wondered what it truly means to live with sickle cell disease? Or even what it is? In honor of Sickle Cell Awarness Month, this episode brings you an intimate and inspiring conversation with Pearl, known as Brown Pearls on social media, who has courageously chosen to share her journey as a sickle cell warrior. Pearl candidly discusses the cultural stigmas associated with the disease within the West African community and her mission to raise awareness. Pearl's story is an eye-opener, promising to shift your perspective on what it means to live with this chronic illness. From multiple hip replacements to the isolation of chronic illness, Pearl's adulthood has been marked by incredible resilience.
This episode underscores the critical importance of blood donations, especially from black and brown communities, and emphasizes self-care practices like hydration and stress management. Pearl's unwavering faith and strength offer a powerful narrative that sheds light on the emotional and mental struggles of living with sickle cell disease, making this episode a compelling must-listen.
This episode underscores the critical importance of blood donations, especially from black and brown communities, and emphasizes self-care practices like hydration and stress management. Pearl's unwavering faith and strength offer a powerful narrative that sheds light on the emotional and mental struggles of living with sickle cell disease, making this episode a compelling must-listen.