Episode 6: Navigating Relationships as a Male Caregiver

Our Take: Mentorship for Young Men

In this episode of “Our Take,” caregiver Patrice speaks with Clayton, an SCD Warrior and mentor for young men with sickle cell disease (SCD). They dive into the challenges young Black men with SCD can face in life and the healthcare system, and the pivotal example a positive role model can have as they shape their futures.

Episode 6: Navigating Relationships as a Male Caregiver

For many Warriors, living with sickle cell disease (SCD) is a journey shared with their loved ones and the community. Elle and Patrice are joined by David, an SCD Warrior, who shares his experience finding the strength to move forward from a sickle cell support group for men and his family.

Our Take: Finding Your Sense of Self

Caregivers of people with sickle cell disease (SCD) give everything they have got in support of their Warriors and the SCD community. But that generous spirit can make it easy to forget about prioritizing themselves. Caregivers Elle and Patrice share how they carve out time for their own moments of joy on this episode of "Our Take.”

Episode 5: Managing Burnout

Caring for someone with sickle cell disease (SCD) can take a toll on a caregiver’s mental well-being, but they may not realize it right away. On this episode, Elle and Patrice share their experiences with burnout and how they find ways to keep it at bay.

Our Take: Finding the Words for SCD

For sickle cell disease (SCD) caregivers, conversations about SCD take place anytime and anywhere—not just in a doctor’s office. In this episode of “Our Take,” caregivers Patrice and Elle share how they speak up for their Warriors’ needs, and their own, when SCD is involved.