Medical GaslightingGetting any type of diagnosis can be hard, but it's even harder when symptoms cannot be visibly seen but only felt by...reactions48comments
Here Comes the Sun and Big FlaresI went outside to feel the sun on my face. The energy from its rays was magnificent. The way the sun felt...reactions29comments
I Was Misdiagnosed 7 TimesThe first time I saw a doctor about my chronic illness, I was 22. I had just finished my first semester of...reactions8comments
Was There a “Before Lupus” Version of Me?For a long time, I saw myself as either "before" or "after" when it came to lupus. There was before the diagnosis...reactions6comments
Finding Ways to Control Lupus SymptomsThis is a very intense topic to talk about. I have a lot of followers on Instagram that always ask about symptom...reactions1comment
Lupus and Mask-ShamingIt's been over 2 years since the start of the pandemic, and the world is starting to get back to normalcy. Restaurants...reactions6comments
The Sun, Lupus and MeI loved being outside soaking up the sun. Feeling the warmth go through my body. I was very young when I was...reactions12comments
Journey to the UnknownI was at work and thought I was having a heart attack. I went to Doctor's Care and they called for an...reactions1comment
The Long HaulI am now 68 years old and have suffered through Lupus for 20 years. Thankfully I was able to find a wonderful...reactions2comments
Jen's LifeWell, the more I read I wonder how long I have really had lupus... Back in the day I had 3 stillborn...reactions3comments
I Feel Exposed: Being Chronically DryOne! Two! Three layers of lotion on my boy every morning. My friend Melissa and Ben always laughed as they watched me...reactions13comments
Lupus Symptom BingoLupus can leave some people feeling out of control. You might experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and other times when lupus symptoms...reactions14comments
My Lupus JourneyI was diagnosed with lupus in 1997 I am now 65 yrs old. Through the years I could cope very well with...reactions1comment
Show Up for Yourself on Your Lupus JourneyOften, on our lupus journey, we forget about ourselves. We give so much to everyone in our lives. We are ultimately neglecting...reactions2comments
My Eyes Are Open Now!I have been a very healthy person until 5 years ago. I began to think my doctor just got tired of hearing...reactions8comments
Flawed with Lupus💜I was diagnosed almost five years ago. My life changed slowly but surely. I had chronic infections, unexplained body pain, and abnormal...reactions2comments
Accepting I Have a DisabilityWhen I think of the word "disability," I often think of the universal symbol for disability: a simple blue picture of a...reactions4comments
Beauty In LightIt’s just so nice to finally not be told by doctors I am making up all of these symptoms. After years of...reactions2comments
My Lupus StruggleI've had Lupus since 1989. I lost a baby because of it. That's when I found out I had Lupus. I've had...reactions1comment
Fighting for AnswersIt's been 26 years since I was first told I might have lupus, and I still don't have a definite diagnosis. Because...reactions7comments
