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Cay Bermingham

Cay Bermingham is a married, mother of 6, a registered nurse, and a lupus warrior. She was diagnosed at 42 after first seeing symptoms at age 15. The transition from provider to the patient was bumpy but she and her family have found their way forward with love, humor, honesty, and faith. Read more.

Surviving the Rollercoaster

“I am just so over being sick and tired!” I want to scream but instead I’m sitting in my room, holding my...

By Cay Bermingham

5 min read

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3 Things that Saved My Sanity and My Life

One of the drawbacks of being chronically ill is the sheer number of doctors you have to see to manage your care...

By Cay Bermingham

4 min read

Facing My Covid Fear and Moving Forward

"I cannot walk out of the house this sick." Though fully vaccinated and being personally vigilant about COVID precautions in my home...

By Cay Bermingham

7 min read

Taming My She-wolf: Life with Lupus and the Holiday Aftermath

And so it begins. I could feel She-wolf (aka lupus) creeping along the edges of my life, looking for her opportunity to...

By Cay Bermingham

4 min read

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The Metamorphosis of a Workaholic Lupie

Not me! I did not take it well when my extremely compassionate and thorough rheumatologist said: "Have you considered retiring?" My mind...

By Cay Bermingham

3 min read

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