Preparing for Puerto RicoPreparing to take a vacation overseas can be a hectic situation. Let me share a few tips that I have learned while flying and traveling during COVID times. When you... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Fight Lupus FatigueFor many people living with lupus, fatigue is the most common symptom experienced. Whether it’s a persistent lack of energy, a sense of physical and mental lethargy, or all-over exhaustion... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating For Your Health Beyond Healthcare DisparitiesHave you ever felt like some doctors are not listening to you? Sometimes I feel like they have already judged me before coming through the office doors. Every time it... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and LupusHave you ever heard of Hidradenitis suppurativa? It is a chronic skin disease that causes painful, boil-like lumps that form under the skin and often secrete pus and blood. Boils... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things To Think About Before A MoveLet’s be honest ...moving is just awful no matter who you are, where you are moving, or how many times you have moved. But living with a chronic illness adds... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Use a Handicapped Pass Even When I Don't Feel TerribleI first asked my doctor to prescribe me a handicapped parking pass a little over 8 years ago. Perhaps “ask” is not the right word. My brain was inflamed at... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recent Negative Doctor's AppointmentWhy should a doctor feel that they have the right to force a specific treatment onto an individual? If that person does not want to do it, then I believe... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overlooked and Underrepresented: The Need to Bring Lupus to the ForefrontOftentimes people are fast to talk about their support for other health issues. Health issues are important and talked about consistently. Think about it, you see commercials for specific health... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Find Most Frustrating About LupusHave you ever experienced panic because you took a list of flare symptoms to your doctor and they didn't respond with any kind of treatment plan? I feel a unique... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scheduling My Life Around LupusWhen I first became sick at 21 years old, I was an active person balancing a job and my first year of graduate school. I would often study until late... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Body PositivityBody positivity can not only influence a woman to love herself, but it can also change the outlook on how she loves herself. Body positivity will influence a woman to... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Tips For Moving With LupusMoving is no fun, but it is something that has to be done. No one enjoys it and it is difficult for everyone. But for those living with chronic pain... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stuck in Sinking Sand, Part 3...Another trap! I can't take it! How many times since you have opened your eyes have you felt stuck? Stuck in pain and just struggling to get moving? Feeling a... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Get Your Social Media Back 101Social media has become a great outlet for me to improve helping others living with lupus. I was able to reach so many individuals that I could relate to. Without... By Jokiva Bellard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Makeup Tips I Use To Look My Best With LupusFor the most part, lupus is an invisible illness. Most people can’t see the aching joints and fatigue that we live with every day. Lupus can change our appearance over... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Basics Are In My Hospital Bag?When you live with chronic illness or illnesses, a possible admission to the hospital is something we expect. Those who have spent any time in the hospital. Even one night... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Lupus Hair LossLosing my hair was one of the first symptoms I noticed when I began to get sick. When I brushed my hair, more strands than usual remained in the bristles... By Meghan Bea3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Calm Allows One to Weather the StormI had the opportunity to speak to a former colleague a few months about my 8 years as a law clerk for Judge Brenda Cole State Court of Fulton County... By Christopher Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How My Lupus Reacted to a LacerationThe laceration on my leg was ridiculous. So lately I have been getting sick and I do not know if it is because my immune system has dropped and my... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Stuck in Sinking Sand, Part 2What do you do when you can’t stop sitting through uncomfortable chaotic knots? When you feel stuck and confused, have you been able to pull yourself out of that pit... By Racquel H. Dozier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments