Quotes and thoughts: from myself and others

you just don't understand

I'm stuck with this pain

It won't let me free.

I'm stuck with this pain!

Being apart of me!

When it rains I feel even older.

Walking with the water weighing down on my shoulder.

Even when it's hot

I get colder.

Sickle cell is no laughing matter!

Happiness and brighter days is all I'm after.

In love with writing but my hands go against me.

The bones in these fingers makes me feel 90.

Cracking,popping and pain pushing through.

I wish there was something my medication could do!

Besides make me drowsy or put me to bed.

I constantly take vacations alone in my head.

I,m not complaining

I thank God for every blessing bestowed upon me.

I just wish there was a way for you to see.

I never know when I will be stricken with pain

So know that I am not boring

But enduring shame

Because I don't plan

I go with the flow

You think you know me...

Well you really should know

I smile for a reason when you think I'm being silly.

I dance because I hear music even if you don't.

I will always have faith til grace doesn't exist .

Misplaced emotions.

How do you ask "what is my pain level on a one to ten scale?"

Black and blue bruises take over my skin

Which has become pale from little hydration.

There is no feeling throughout my body

My vision isn't clear through my yellow eyes.

Screaming and yelling because every thing hurts

Crisis attack to the point of no return

If I could fix it I'd say lesson learned.