How do you show up as a husband and father when you are fighting a physical battle every day? In Part 2 of this powerful interview, Frank James returns to discuss the reality of navigating family life while living with Sickle Cell Disease.

We move beyond the diagnosis to talk about the "orchestrated dance" his family performs during a crisis. Frank opens up about helping his son study for a math test while in a hospital bed and how he manages to keep his marriage strong through the unpredictable nature of chronic illness.

Frank explains why he refuses to let his condition be his identity. Instead of viewing health crises as road blocks, he sees them merely as "speed bumps." We also discuss the legacy he is building and a special challenge Auntie Pat gives him for 2025.

Topics Covered:

The "Warrior" Mindset: Why Frank says, "I have it, it doesn't have me."

Parenting Through Pain: The inspiring story of tutoring his son via FaceTime from the ER.

Marriage & Support: How Frank and his wife transitioned from dating to handling hospital visits together.

The Disney World Story: How a family routine saved the day when a storm triggered a crisis.

Advice to His Younger Self: What Frank would tell his 20-year-old self about self-care and perseverance.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Living with Sickle Cell, not being defined by it. 02:15 - Being a husband and father while in crisis mode. 05:30 - The Math Test: Parenting from the hospital bed. 11:00 - The Disney World Story: When plans fall apart. 15:35 - Navigating marriage and dating with a chronic illness. 21:30 - The "Sickle Cell Warrior" mentality. 28:00 - Mentoring others and preventing despair. 33:40 - The Invitation: A challenge for 2025.

About the Guest: Frank James is a Sickle Cell Warrior, husband, and father who advocates for resilience and mental strength in the face of chronic illness.

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