Finding the Humor in My Life Beyond LupusThere are times on my lupus journey where I just can’t stop laughing at myself. Some of the things that go on...reactionscomments
The Link Between Lupus and InsomniaI'm not alone in struggling with lupus insomnia. Insomnia can majorly impact patients’ quality of life, especially since so many of us...reactions2comments
Your Pain Is Fake"Your pain is fake." That's what I hear when it comes to me complaining about lupus pain. Does it hurt to have...reactions6comments
Expectation vs. Reality: The Impact of Lupus on Quality of Life“But you don’t look sick,” is what so many people living with lupus are told. Our 2020 Lupus In America survey revealed...reactions11comments
The Grief of Losing the Old YouOne of the most difficult symptoms of lupus isn't fatigue, joint pain, or sun sensitivity. It isn’t the rashes or hair loss...reactions5comments
Dental Health and LupusAutoimmune diseases like lupus occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks itself. For people with lupus, these attacks commonly cause fatigue and...reactions23comments
Experiences With DoctorsWe all have those experiences with lupus doctors that make you want to keep them and change them. Some may be rude...reactions7comments
Managing Lupus Bills and InsuranceLiving with lupus has taught me many life lessons. Lessons like the importance of paying meticulous attention to my medical bills and...reactionscomments
4 Ways To Earn More Money as a Lupus WarriorAs a lupus warrior I'm always checking two things. I have an app to check all things health related, and then my...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Voices: The Importance of Finding CommunityWhen you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is...reactionscomments
Is FOMO a Symptom of Lupus?Since becoming sick with lupus, I've needed to sleep 2 to 3 hours more than my able-bodied peers in order to function...reactions1comment
Homeschooling My Child While Living With LupusMy daughter is soon to be 6 years old and she is my only child. I still look at her in disbelief...reactionscomments
My 10-Year Lupus Diagnosis AnniversaryThis is my 10th anniversary of being diagnosed with lupus, and I am so happy I made it this far. Being diagnosed...reactions1comment
Brittle BonesBrittle bones is what they call me sometimes. Weather changes have us all in bed and feeling a little brittle. I have...reactionscomments
Altered Senses From LupusLiving with lupus has been a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Beyond the physical toll it takes on my body...reactions10comments
Stress and High Blood Pressure with LupusIn this modern world in which we live and have the constant daily pressures of life, it isn’t easy to avoid stress...reactionscomments
Ease Joint and Muscle Pain With LupusNine times out of 10, when you are having a flare-up, they start to attack your joints first. Sometimes you can’t notice...reactionscomments
It's Scary to Tell People About My Lupus JourneyYou don’t look sick. Sigh, this is one of the hardest things to hear. Am I alone in getting mad every time...reactions20comments
What Not To Ask Someone With Lupus"But you don’t look sick." We’ve all heard this, and we all hate it. Every time someone said this to me, especially...reactions17comments
Life With An Invisible IllnessWhen I first became sick with lupus, nearly everything about my life changed. I had once juggled my college classes with work...reactions1comment
