Dunstan Nicol-Wilson

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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?