I fought for 16 Years – Eucharia Anunobi opens up on son’s battle with sickle cell disease

Nollywood Actress Eucharia Anunobi Reflects on Loss of Son with Sickle Cell Disease

Veteran Nigerian actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi shared her heart-wrenching experience of losing her son, who battled sickle cell disease, during an appearance on the Honest Brunch Podcast.

Anunobi recounted the challenging journey she faced as a mother of a child born with the SS genotype. The difficulties began shortly before her son’s first birthday when he fell ill. Medical tests confirmed he had sickle cell disease, marking the start of a long and arduous struggle.

“Just before my son was one year old, he fell ill and I took him to the hospital. They checked his genotype and said he was SS, and there started the battle of my life,” Anunobi emotionally recalled.

Determined to support her son, Anunobi devoted herself to researching the condition. She sought various treatments, explored herbal remedies, and dedicated herself to understanding how to care for a child with sickle cell disorder.

“I started going everywhere. I started looking for medication, reading about herbs and studying everything about what it means to take care of an SS child,” she said.

She also learned the importance of adhering to strict lifestyle precautions necessary for her son’s health. “I started understanding that they can’t stay where there is dust or where there is heat. My son never drank pure water,” she explained.

Despite the hardships, Anunobi characterized her time caring for her son as one of the most fulfilling periods of her life. “I’m grateful that God gave me the opportunity to be a mother. The joy of having nurtured a child for 16 years, six months and 22 days — those years were one of the most glorious years of my life,” she said.

The experience, she noted, also strengthened her faith and deepened her relationship with God. “I’m grateful to God for making me a mother, and I learned so much in the course of taking care of him. It deepened my relationship with God,” Anunobi stated.

For more on her journey, viewers can access the full interview online.

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