Medical GaslightingGetting any type of diagnosis can be hard, but it's even harder when symptoms cannot be visibly seen but only felt by...reactions55comments
The Spoon Theory ExplainedWhen someone brings up spoons, what is your first thought? My guess would be that you think about the piece of silverware...reactions7comments
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...reactions25comments
Discrimination May Mean Life and Death: Being a Gay Man with LupusStruggling to fight bias is a common theme as a black gay man living with lupus. I was a shy teen, but...reactions12comments
Dressing with Lupus: 12 Tips for Flare Days and Pain ManagementLupus has its challenges and nothing is more disheartening than not having the basic human functions on a flare day. Flares can...reactions16comments
Ask The Advocates: Coping With Lupus FlaresLupus flares can cause swelling, skin rashes, and pain. Flares can also take a heavy toll on mental health. Many people living...reactions4comments
Lupus, Depression, and Stress: How I Fought My Lowest PointThe last few months have been HARD! Not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and financially. My anxiety and depression have been out of...reactions2comments
5 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self Before LupusIt has been a few years since I first started feeling sick and got my official diagnosis. Looking back at those memories...reactions4comments
Getting Older As A Lupus WarriorTurning 35 is a milestone for anyone, and as crazy as it sounds it is pretty much middle age for a huge...reactions3comments
Life Lessons From a 35-Year-Old Lupus WarriorLiving with lupus amongst other chronic illnesses is an uncharted journey that demands resilience, adaptation, and a strong spirit. When I got...reactions17comments
My 5-Year Lupus Diagnosis AnniversaryI cannot believe it’s been 5 years since I officially got my diagnosis. My lupus journey has been an emotional roller coaster...reactions2comments
5 More Practical Tips to Thrive After a Kidney TransplantIn part 1 of Practical Tips To Thrive After a Kidney Transplant I discussed the pertinent things that you need to keep...reactions1comment
Things You Shouldn’t Say To Someone With Chronic IllnessI’ve been thinking about some things that I’d love to get off my chest. I know you’ve heard these, probably just as many...reactions2comments
7 Self-Love Principles Every Lupus Warrior Must PracticeNavigating life with lupus is like hiking without a guide – you could be experiencing a smooth road physically, but a few...reactions4comments
5 Huge Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Lupus WarriorWhen I was first diagnosed with lupus in 2009, I was 27, newly married, and wanted to take on everything and be...reactions1comment
As Someone with Lupus, I Hate "You Can Do Hard Things"Very Unpopular Opinion: It’s time to stop telling people with chronic illness “You can do hard things.” It is not only carelessly...reactions1comment
Self-Care Blissful Bath GiveawayThe Self-Care Blissful Bath Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Living with lupus means navigating unpredictable days, unrelenting symptoms...reactions8comments
Infusion Tips When Dealing with Lupus and Other IllnessesThere are several medications that people with lupus take as treatments. The most common are pills which are taken orally and then...reactionscomments
What To Expect When Taking CorticosteroidsI stare up at the IV bag of clear liquid snaking into my arm: "1000mg methylprednisolone," the nurse at my rheumatologist explains...reactionscomments
Fun Things to Do When Lupus Has You Sick and BoredMost lupus patients talk about the fatigue, joint pain, and social isolation that comes with a chronic illness. But a topic you...reactions2comments
