Facing Ignorance While Living With LupusOwning a handicap sticker should not cause you to feel shame. Some disabilities are not visible, so sometimes others will think you...reactionscomments
Misdiagnosis and Other Conditions Alongside LupusAs the saying goes, lupus invites all its friends to the party – or in this case, the body. Our 2nd Lupus...reactions7comments
Footwear and ClothingThere are different seasons for different clothing’s but especially for people living with lupus. I learned that a long time ago when...reactionscomments
Living Past Stigma In Your Lupus BattleOh, you have lupus? What is that, cancer? I knew someone that had that and she didn’t take all those medications you...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis Story, Part 1I was first diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease when I was 22. But like many people with invisible illnesses, it took...reactionscomments
Domestic Violence and LupusI met someone with lupus today, and I will not disclose her name for her privacy, but she told me that I...reactions1comment
That Time Steroids Made Me Crave Cheese-Flavored Ice CreamIt was 11 pm on a Friday night, and I was stalking the frozen food section of my local grocery store. Like...reactionscomments
Lupus and GeneticsLupus being genetic is a real thing. My mother also has lupus but my sisters have not been diagnosed with it. My...reactionscomments
4 Reasons Why Fibromyalgia May Be More Harmful Than You ThinkWhat is fibromyalgia? Is it a disorder, a syndrome, an autoimmune disease, or a neurological condition? Is it a result of carrying...reactions2comments
I Prefer a Female OBGYNI now completely understand the reasons why I chose female OBGYN’s instead of males. I used to not understand why until I...reactionscomments
Lupus and My Struggle with Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationThe year of the pandemic has brought us few experiences outside of our homes, but certainly many new words and phrases. "Zooming,"...reactionscomments
Explaining Lupus to OthersStill, to this day, I feel like I must explain myself to people in detail. Even though times have changed and plenty...reactions3comments
I Almost Missed My Second Chance at LifeFor 4 years, 8 months, and 11 days, I anticipated receiving "the call." The call is what just about every dialysis patient...reactions16comments
Discussing All-Things COVID with a Lupus AdvocateCOVID has been with us for over 18 months now! It’s been tough for everyone but especially for those of us who...reactionscomments
My Vacation in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico was amazing and I had the most fun I have ever had since pre-COVID and pregnancy. Now that I know...reactionscomments
8 Health Insurance Terms You Should KnowAside from paying your monthly premium, health insurance is something you rarely think about when you’re healthy. But when you’re diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Lupus Brain FogBrain fog: It’s the bane of many people's existence. Also referred to as cognitive dysfunction, brain fog feels like having a head...reactions2comments
Working On My EnergyWorking on my energy is the most powerful thing that I can ever do. Learning myself all over again. I learned that...reactionscomments
Scarring from Lupus Lesions and RashesLupus presents itself in so many different ways. What happens in one lupus warrior’s journey won’t manifest in all lupus warriors. Sometimes...reactions14comments
Community Views: What Does Living Well Beyond Lupus Mean?It can take years to get an accurate lupus diagnosis. But what happens each day after that? For many people living with...reactionscomments
