“You’re Just Not My Genotype”
Just when you think sickle cell can’t get any more intrusive to ones everyday life … it does. I’ve explained how sickle cell can effect travelling , life expectancy and ones day to day life in general, and like thats not enough to deal with, when it comes to being in relationships, sickle cell presents itself as another hinderance. Just imagine finding the person of your dreams only to find out later down the line that you’re not physically compatible, you’re SS and your significant other is AS/SS. This will cause unimaginable heartache and it is something that we (those with full blown sickle cell and those with the trait) need to avoid at all costs. Before I continue with this post please please please understand that this is solely based on the want to have children later down the line. I personally can never bring a child into this world who has sickle cell. Having witnessed the pain & inconvenience that sickle cell causes, first hand & on a daily b...