Shyala Pelmon, Living Well With Sickle Cell SCD Stories

In this episode of SCD Stories, Dwayne Golden has a conversation with Shyala Pelmon, a sickle cell warrior, about what it means to live well with sickle cell. They discuss the importance of taking care of oneself, going to doctor appointments, and accepting the chronic disease while still being at peace and finding happiness. Duane talks about his previous misunderstanding of the phrase "living well with sickle cell" and how he now understands that it means putting on a champion armor every day to live life with grace and love. Charlotte emphasizes the need for others to understand the disease and not to be judgmental, as sickle cell can be an invisible disease. She also mentions the importance of having good spirits even when not feeling well and the need for understanding from others. They conclude the episode by reminding listeners that pain tolerance varies from person to person and that everyone should strive to understand and support those living with sickle cell disease.