Lupus, Advocacy, and the Push for Health Equity: Why Our Voices MatterFor those of us living with lupus, healthcare is personal. From seeing specialists to managing medications, we know how much these decisions...reactionscomments
Why I Choose Easy Because of LupusHave you heard of choosing your hard? People usually frame it in a way where either direction is hard (such as marriage...reactions7comments
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...reactions14comments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 3Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression, and...reactionscomments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 4Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression and...reactionscomments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 1Exercise can not only improve the quality of life for people who are healthy, but exercise can decrease pain, fatigue, depression and...reactions2comments
Types of Exercise for People Living With Lupus, Part 2As you progress and continue your exercise journey, you will find moving will become easier. In the first video, we looked at...reactionscomments
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
3 Things Not to Say to a Lupus WarriorAlthough well-intentioned, sometimes words can be hurtful to lupus warriors. It's important to be mindful and conscious of what is being said...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
