Poser of the Day:
‘THE BOSS, what would be your advice to young partners who fell in love and have grown in it with the hope of getting married only to discover they are both AS’?
Introduction: Welcome to ASK THE BOSS, our virtual rendezvous, where socio-emotional issues are ironed out. If you have a worry that won’t go away, please inbox me today. Remember to send along your preferred photograph, or plead anonymity if. Here in the open, and soon in a book, I attempt to help you by reasoning things out.
2.0 It has been an absolute honour for me to do this, and with you, and for twelve years now, and counting. I am thankful for the wisdom and for the strength and for all the other things; all of which come only from on high. I also am thankful for your love and for your presence and for your everything. I know that ASK THE BOSS has been a blessing, even if I say so myself.
3.0 We shall continue not only to do more but to aim to raise the bar, edition by edition. Now, without any further ado, let’s get into the thick of things straight up. A guy who doesn’t want his name near any of this sent me the entry chosen for today. I concede that this is not a happy edition.
4.0 This is my grouse. Two people are busy, enjoying love things, and even dreaming marriage; only for a sleeping dog, which had been present all along, to raise its ugly head suddenly. Genotype is an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Alas, what they need most now is not people trooping in to join their wailing party.
5.0 The most urgent need of the two young people concerned, and indeed others stranded in a similar situation, is knowledge -and perhaps courage. Knowledge to understand that this is neither witchcraft nor child’s play. Courage to do what is best in the circumstance. This thing is not rocket science.
6.0 But seriously, let me make a couple of points for the record, even before I offer the advice he sought. Listen, I have too much faith, if you understand what I mean. I know and love and trust God so so much but I also am smart enough never to tempt God. Human beings had better stop flaunting stupidity thinking that mercy and grace shall write it off.
7.0 For effect, let’s allow the guy’s full address the way he sent it: ‘Dear The Boss, thank you for your fabulous work. I know and believe that you can and shall intervene in my situation. I need urgent help. This is my story.
8.0 ‘THE BOSS, what would be your advice to young partners who fell in love and have grown in it with the hope of getting married only to discover that they are both AS? Can medical science keep the union? Because, I mean, leaving each other is not an option, at all. Please take note of that last point’.
9.0 My Take: I am excellently thrilled by your sense of humour. I mean, you making light of this grievous turn of events is worth emulating. It is the way to go. And, I hope it is nothing more serious.
10.0 To be on the safer side, I recommend that you see a therapist in addition to a qualified medic. Look, the fact that there are over eight billion people in the world means there are enough women and men to go round. Therefore, never directly or indirectly betray otherwise. Rather than sow pains for especially your descendants, please move on.
11.0 I found these First Aid and Emergency Tips online and I thought every one and you should know them by heart. Make sure to carry it along when both of you consult a qualified sickle cell physician. They should be in the best position to authenticate and explain it. Here you are:
GENOTYPE COMPATIBILITY CHART
AA + AA = AA, AA (Good)
AA + AS = AA, AS (Good)
AA + SS = AS, AS (Good)
AA + AC = AA, AC (Good)
AS + AS = AA, AS, SS (Bad)
AS + SS = AS, SS (Bad)
SS + SS = SS, SS (Bad)
AS + AC = Need advice
AC + SC = Need advice
AC + SS = Need advice
12.0 My dear Anony, flowing from this chart, my advice -to address your request head on- is: GET THYSELF THINE DESTINY HANDMAID. THE ONE WITH THEE IS NOT THINE MISSING RIB. Flee, Da, flee or be ready even in death for your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to forever curse your memory. Unfortunately, leaving -which you dread- is the only option on the table.
13.0 Go and see a specialist, though. In these days of groundbreaking findings by science, you never know. For now, enough said: go in peace. Mass is ended.
Conclusion: That is the size of this entry. I hope you gleaned one or two perspectives from what you have read. Many thanks, for staying tuned. Next edition, please
God bless Nigeria!
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