Latest Blog Posts from Dunstan Nicol-Wilson

My Five Steps When a Sickle Cell Crisis Starts

My Five Steps When a Sickle Cell Crisis Starts

When a crisis starts, it feels like the peaceful existence I once knew is crumbling away.

By Dunstan Nicol-WilsonSeptember 5, 2024
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Unlearning Masculinity as a Man With Sickle Cell

Unlearning Masculinity as a Man With Sickle Cell

To be complete, a man must be nurturing, resilient, emotionally available, open, and more.

By Dunstan Nicol-WilsonAugust 28, 2024
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What Would My Life Be Like Without Sickle Cell?

What Would My Life Be Like Without Sickle Cell?

What would my everyday life look like? What would my limits be? Would I have limits?

By Dunstan Nicol-WilsonAugust 9, 2024
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Becoming a Mentor to Kids With Sickle Cell

Becoming a Mentor to Kids With Sickle Cell

I never had a mentor for my sickle cell disease, but I want to be one for young patients now.

By Dunstan Nicol-WilsonJuly 23, 2024
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How to Support Someone With Sickle Cell Disease as a Caregiver

How to Support Someone With Sickle Cell Disease as a Caregiver

When a sickle cell crisis takes over, I am in a very vulnerable state of dependence on others. Thankfully, my support network plays a pivotal role ...

By Dunstan Nicol-WilsonMay 31, 2024
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Reflections on Sickle Cell Disease After My Birthday

Reflections on Sickle Cell Disease After My Birthday

Reflections on Sickle Cell Disease After My Birthday Last month, I celebrated my birthday, and I'm genuinely grateful to see another year. I feel very blessed, as in recent months, I've experienced loss within the sickle cell community. Each loss reminds me that very few things are guaranteed in this life. So, each day I am blessed to have is essential to cherish and be thankful for.With another year to look forward to, I've been in a reflective mood regarding the positives and negatives I've experienced in my years of sickle cell. Looking back, what have I learned?

By Dunstan Nicol-WilsonMay 24, 2024
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