💜🌸My Sickle Cell Journey🌸💜
My name is Terchele I am a 33 yr old Mom to a beautiful daughter that’s 15 and a handsome son that is 13. I was born with Sickle Cell Anemia SS Acute Chest Syndrome. I also suffer from AVN and Pulmonary Hypertension. I’ve gone Thur so much in my life but for the last 3 years things have gotten worse. I had a right shoulder replacement almost two years go now. Also within the last three years I’ve been dealing with my blood count consistently dropping my hemoglobin levels used to sit around 7 maybe 8 but over the last three years it’s dropped as low as 4.2 and I can no longer get blood transfusions due to having so many of them. So now I have to get weekly Epogen to try and keep it around 6. Rite before COVID hit I was in the hospital a few months prior for about 3 months I had to sign custody to my best friend because they was saying I was never coming home again I was headed to ICU. My GOD did the unthinkable and proved them wrong I came back home to my children y’all I made it home! Since then I have been in the hospital so much fighting for my life but recently I found out that first off I now have to get a right hip replacement due to AVN and holes growing in my hip bone. And the left leg is weak and damaged always hurting due to the sickle cell. Also now I have pulmonary hypertension to come out the hospital and go to my check up only to find out….. my body is now 100 percent sickled and I’m being passed along to end of life care. I’m praying so hard because I know only GOD can work this miracle because I can’t leave my babies they are EVERYTHING TO ME! I wanna see them go to their first dances, get their learners, prom, walk across the stage and receive their high school diploma and so on. I’ve been a single mom without taking care of my babies solo alone since day one I don’t receive child support but also not gonna stress and get sick. That’s a whole other story lol! I have set up a go fund me in honor of my children so when and if that time comes they will have something. I would like them to be able to continue the sport activities that they have done since they have been 3 I have always made sure that just because our house isn’t a 2 parent home that they can’t do what they love to do and now I can longer work and that has been that hardest part for me the last 3 years. It showed me how life can change in an instant. I'm fighting with everything I have left for my children and loved ones. Please help me ensure they have a secure future. Every donation counts and means the world to us. Even sharing this post means the world to US! Let's come together in this critical time. Thank You All Much Love to EVERYONE!💜🙏🏾💜#sicklecell #sicklecellwarrior #sicklecellanemia #SickleCellDisease #fyp
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Living with Sickle Cell Disease is not just a medical condition, it’s a lifelong battle that affects every aspect of life. Sickle Cell Anemia can lead to severe pain episodes, fatigue, and other health complications like Acute Chest Syndrome and Pulmonary Hypertension. For those navigating life with this disease, it’s essential to foster a supportive community. There are numerous resources and support groups available that offer assistance, education, and a place to share experiences. In recent years, awareness around Sickle Cell Disease has increased, leading to more funding for research and better treatment options. It’s crucial to recognize that, besides medical help, emotional support plays a powerful role in managing the challenges posed by this condition. For single parents, like myself, raising children while battling chronic illness adds another layer of complexity. Ensuring that children have opportunities to engage in sports and activities remains important for their well-being. With platforms like GoFundMe, individuals can seek community support, helping to alleviate financial burdens caused by mounting medical costs and lack of income. Sharing personal stories fosters connections, and every act of kindness counts. By advocating for Sickle Cell awareness, we can contribute to a cause that affects so many people worldwide. Together, we can make a difference not only in raising awareness but also in giving hope to those fighting this disease.
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