Onyi Okoro

Christian, Medical Doctor, Writer, Medical Researcher, SCD Warrior & Advocate

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

Why are your eyes yellow?
I used to dread this question a lot because that’s the first thing people noticed about me before they even asked my name
Answering this meant opening myself up to be bullied by insensitive people when they felt like it, so I always evaded the question

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

Flow without fear campaign for celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene day was a success!
Thank you to everyone who contributed in one way or the other to make this event beautiful

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

From an experienced caregiver’s standpoint
Interview with our matron at TGIFSC, Dr Mrs Odi O Okoro
#sicklecellawareness #menstrualhygieneday #TGIFSC

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#tgifsc #sicklecellawareness

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

Sometimes, the most powerful treatment is not another medication or hospital visit; it is simply allowing your body the rest it has been asking for.

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

Sometimes, a brewing crisis may never fully start when you give your body and mind the stillness they need.

We often talk about medications, hydration, and avoiding triggers, but sleep deserves a place in that conversation too.

Sleep is where healing begins.

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

These past two days that were public holidays were healing days for me.

You might ask, “What did you heal, and how did you heal?”

I slept. Without guilt!

For someone living with sickle cell disease, sleep is not just sleep. It is reset time, repair time, and regulation time.

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

Sometimes, the most powerful treatment is not another medication or hospital visit; it is simply allowing your body the rest it has been asking for.

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

These past two days that were public holidays were healing days for me.

You might ask, “What did you heal, and how did you heal?”

I slept. Without guilt!

For someone living with sickle cell disease, sleep is not just sleep. It is reset time, repair time, and regulation time.

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

Sometimes, a brewing crisis may never fully start when you give your body and mind the stillness they need.

We often talk about medications, hydration, and avoiding triggers, but sleep deserves a place in that conversation too.

Sleep is where healing begins.

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

Why are we focusing on women and girls living with sickle cell disease?

Because menstruation is more than a monthly cycle for many warriors.
It can mean severe pain, fatigue, worsening anemia, missed school or work, emotional stress, and even crisis episodes.

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

Periods are monthly. Pain crises shouldn’t be.
On Wednesday, we started conversations

We are on a mission to help women and girls living with sickle cell disease navigate menstruation better. ❤️🩸
One conversation, one outreach, one life at a time.

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

On Wednesday while we were on the streets fundraising for our "flow without Fear"

Met Rejoice a young Sickle cell warrior
She had lots of questions
"Why's my eye yellow?"
"Why do I have a stomach ache when I am sick?"

The Grace initiative is dedicated to warriors

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

Female Sickle Cell warriors Dread their period.

Menstruation is a major Trigger for Sickle cell crisis

The Grace initiative is here to tell warriors you're not alone, you're seen and celebrated 💙

We in the streets of Abakiliki fundraising trying to make this dream a reality

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

Our mission is to make sure people living with Sickle Cell have a voice, are seen and taken care of

[Vexahlia @NenyeKingsley]

@TGIforsicklecel @Onyi_graced @SickleCellDAO @SickleCellNg @FundSickleCell You're doing an Amazing Work 💙☺️
So glad to be part of this movement ☺️

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

Menstruation should not take women and girls who live with sickle cell disease to the hospital every month
Our passion is to see that anyone living with sickle cell disease lives so well despite it.
For the month of May, our focus is on women and girls.

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

@benardkalu Congratulations dear

[The Grace Initiative For Sickle Cell @TGIforsicklecel]

It’s tomorrow guys!!
Join in the conversation, set your reminders!!

[Onyi Okoro @Onyi_graced]

@chimaonoka @50 Happy birthday Prof
Many more beautiful years sir!!