More Models with DisabilitiesEveryone that has skin issues or any health issues I encourage to model. Why? Ask yourself why not? You become unique in...reactionscomments
A Turning Point with LupusHave you ever thought about how to deal with lupus? Like, just really hitting that point in your fight when it’s not...reactionscomments
Fatigue: 1, Me: 0For as long as I can remember, I have experienced fatigue in a way that seemed so ...abnormal. I wasn’t just tired...reactionscomments
Lupus and Anxiety: Definition, Cause, and Impact On LupusResearch shows that 37 percent of people living with lupus will also deal with anxiety.. It is felt that this is due...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause, Part 2The words "you are bleeding out" will hit anyone like a ton of bricks. It was the possibility of death that scared...reactions2comments
When Family and Friends Do Not Accept Your Illness"Chronic illness will show you two things very clearly: the amazing compassion of some people you hardly know at all, and the...reactionscomments
From Lupus to Menopause: The Slippery Slope of Lupus Issues, Part 1All aboard, next mood swing in t-minus 6 minutes. Is it hot in here? Wait, have you seen my glasses, my keys...reactionscomments
Restless Legs and the Endless Search for RestOver the past decade, I have experienced varying levels of restless leg syndrome (RLS). When it’s been at its most severe, during...reactions2comments
Let the Notes Take the Pain AwayImagine, you are driving down the expressway in morning rush hour traffic. The red lights from the cars in front of you...reactions1comment
DepressionEditor’s note: Content warning – This article includes experiences with suicidal thoughts. I just recently entered a depression stage where it is...reactionscomments
How I Balance Work and LupusI’m 3 hours away from the end of my workday when I realized I’m in steroid withdrawal. Sweat beads on my forehead...reactionscomments
Stigma and Shame I Have EncounteredSomeone told me that I disgust them. Someone told me that I should kill myself. Someone asked me, why I would bring...reactionscomments
Beware Lupus Advocates of PhishingBeing an advocate, you must watch out for a lot of things. Let me teach you one. Now you have modern-day phishing...reactionscomments
What Is In My Hospital Bag: The Fun StuffIn "What Is In My Hospital Bag – The Basics, Part 1" we discussed the bare minimum of what you would want to...reactionscomments
Peace Comes with BoundariesDo you have problems saying no? Does setting boundaries for yourself and others create stress that creates flares? Sometimes, we can all...reactionscomments
How Lupus And Rheumatoid Arthritis Are RelatedLupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a lot in common. Both are autoimmune conditions in which a person’s immune system fights against...reactionscomments
Lupus Preparation Kit: Being Prepared in Lupus EmergenciesHow many times have you had to be rushed to the emergency room due to a lupus situation? You aren’t feeling well...reactionscomments
An Interview With My Spouse About My LupusI decided to interview my husband to learn someone else's opinion of me and to know the support I have. Nothing really...reactionscomments
Dear Giver of Unsolicited AdviceHave you ever had someone try to give you advice about lupus? Has anyone said to you, “You should use this product...reactions2comments
Not Giving Up!Editor’s note: Content warning – This article includes experiences with self-harm and suicidal thoughts and behavior. What should people with lupus know...reactions2comments
