Surviving Sickle Cell: A Story of Hope and Resilience
Living with sickle cell disorder, a woman overcame the odds after doctors doubted she would live past 20. Today, in her 40s, she is not only alive but also happily married and a mother.
She shared her inspiring journey and offered advice on Twitter.
Describing her experience, she wrote: "I am genotype SS. Growing up, I was so used to being desperately sick and having blood transfusions that I thought it was something all children experienced. I grew up listening to doctors tell my mum not to have high hopes I might not live to be 20. My parents accepted their fate."
She added: "Today I’m in my 40s. If my parents were alive they’d be grandparents. I have had a career spanning broadcasting, the development sector and politics. All of which I excelled at. I’m married. ...