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September 18, 2020September 16, 2020
The Journey to Happiness After My Lupus Diagnosis

This morning, I woke to spring sunshine streaming into my living room. After puttering around the house and watering my veggie garden, I settled ... Read more
September 14, 2020September 11, 2020
Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

If you want me to roll my eyes up in my head, tell me that faith will heal me. In your presence, I try ... Read more
August 31, 2020August 27, 2020
I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

When I was selling homes, many first-time homebuyers wanted the world, but their budgets didn’t allow for it. I often told them that buying ... Read more
August 21, 2020August 20, 2020
Sometimes I Feel Like an Imposter in the Lupus Community

In May 2016, I landed in the hospital for a week. Doctors wanted to find out how I had managed to gain 26 pounds ... Read more
August 17, 2020August 14, 2020
The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

A while back, I shared a mantra I learned in the military years ago that’s been echoed by many. I had realized that the ... Read more

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May 17, 2018May 15, 2018

With Lupus, a Power Nap Helps You to Maximize Your Day

Columns, Keep It Moving - a Column by Shanelle Gabriel

What others call “overdoing it” I call “maximizing the hours of the day.” One example is this past weekend, for which my Saturday was scheduled to go like this: 7:30 a.m. – Walk for Lupus in Manhattan 9:30 a.m. ... Read more

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Updates

The Journey to Happiness After My Lupus Diagnosis

Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

Sometimes I Feel Like an Imposter in the Lupus Community

The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

Revisiting the Plans I Had Before the World Went Mad

Your Opinions and Advice Are Now Considered Garbage

How Lupus Was the Catalyst to Authenticity in My Life

These Feelings Can’t Be Real

How I’m Reclaiming the Anniversary of My Diagnosis

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Remembering the Time I Thought I Could Find Some Normalcy

Why I Don’t Want to Live Forever

I Am Battling Lupus but I Am Not Fragile

Remaining Hopeful Is Hard, but I’m Trying

Benlysta Treatment Lowers Disease Activity for SLE Patients, Real-world Data Shows

Taking Advantage of Living in a Time Like No Other

Global Registry Studying COVID-19 Impact on Lupus, Other Rheumatic Diseases

I’m Learning New Skills as I Adapt to Change

Global Survey Finds Lupus Greatly Affects Physical Function and Life Quality

Lupus Awareness Month Marked by Local, Online and Worldwide Activities

Industry leaders seek to advance innovative resources for rare and orphan disease communities amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Different Kind of Connection

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

Study of Hydroxychloroquine vs. COVID-19 Planned for SLE Patients

Coping and Thriving During COVID-19 Isolation

RC18 Receives FDA’s Fast Track Designation for Treating SLE

Remaining Optimistic During Times of Uncertainty

RemeGen Raises $100M to Advance Potential Lupus Treatment, RC18

Phase 3 Results Suggest Low-Dose Prednisone Lowers Flare Risk in SLE Patients in Remission

Energy Is a Casualty of Coronavirus Quarantine

The Burden of Feeling Like a Burden

Voclosporin Helps Protect Kidneys in Lupus Nephritis, Phase 3 Trial Shows

LFA Working To Ensure Supply of Lupus Medications for Patients Amid COVID-19

Who Cares About Matching Body Parts Anyway?

With Lupus, a Power Nap Helps You to Maximize Your Day

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The Journey to Happiness After My Lupus Diagnosis

Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

Sometimes I Feel Like an Imposter in the Lupus Community

The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

Revisiting the Plans I Had Before the World Went Mad

Sharing My Diagnosis on Social Media Changed My Life

Your Opinions and Advice Are Now Considered Garbage

How Lupus Was the Catalyst to Authenticity in My Life

These Feelings Can’t Be Real

How I’m Reclaiming the Anniversary of My Diagnosis

Subscribe to our mailing list

Remembering the Time I Thought I Could Find Some Normalcy

Why I Don’t Want to Live Forever

I Am Battling Lupus but I Am Not Fragile

Remaining Hopeful Is Hard, but I’m Trying

Benlysta Treatment Lowers Disease Activity for SLE Patients, Real-world Data Shows

Taking Advantage of Living in a Time Like No Other

Global Registry Studying COVID-19 Impact on Lupus, Other Rheumatic Diseases

I’m Learning New Skills as I Adapt to Change

Global Survey Finds Lupus Greatly Affects Physical Function and Life Quality

Lupus Awareness Month Marked by Local, Online and Worldwide Activities

Industry leaders seek to advance innovative resources for rare and orphan disease communities amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Different Kind of Connection

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

Study of Hydroxychloroquine vs. COVID-19 Planned for SLE Patients

Coping and Thriving During COVID-19 Isolation

RC18 Receives FDA’s Fast Track Designation for Treating SLE

Remaining Optimistic During Times of Uncertainty

RemeGen Raises $100M to Advance Potential Lupus Treatment, RC18

Phase 3 Results Suggest Low-Dose Prednisone Lowers Flare Risk in SLE Patients in Remission

Energy Is a Casualty of Coronavirus Quarantine

The Burden of Feeling Like a Burden

Voclosporin Helps Protect Kidneys in Lupus Nephritis, Phase 3 Trial Shows

LFA Working To Ensure Supply of Lupus Medications for Patients Amid COVID-19

As Social Distancing Professionals, We Have a Head Start

Who Cares About Matching Body Parts Anyway?

Pin It on Pinterest