I Have It, It Doesn't Have Me

Sickle cell disease-"The Forgotten Disease"-affects 100,000 people in the US alone. This inherited disorder is characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells, a condition that causes extreme pain and brings the danger of serious life-threatening complications. Life with sickle cell is centered around doctors, unending treatments, painful procedures, and the shadow of an uncertain future. However, for Tristan Lee, sickle cell is only one of life's darker challenges. Follow Tristan-model, SCD advocate, and Sickle Cell Warrior-in a story like no other as he recalls his journey navigating life with sickle cell. With the support and love of close family and good friends, Tristan must not only fight for his life but discover how to live it to the fullest.