It's Sickle Cell Awareness Month. As a warrior, I want to tell others fighting sickle cell anemia that it affects how we see ourselves, and it's okay. I share some of my journey with insecurity.
Body image issues are volatile and we must actively re-evaluate how our words and “harmless” comments affect people. If it’s not your body, maybe don’t comment on it, unless it’s something positive. And that’s what Maryam said!