As humans we long to have someone relate to what we’re going through, to be accepted and…
Kristiana Page
Kristiana Page is a passionate writer, jiujiteira, and lover of crunchy salt and vinegar chips. She lives in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. She was diagnosed with stage V lupus nephritis in 2016 at the age of 20. True to her personality, her writing is emotional, honest — sometimes blunt — and largely undeterred by what other people might think. For her, writing is equal parts therapy and the ultimate act of defiance against an invisible illness that thrived off her silence. She loves to use words to reduce stigma, shine a light on the realities of life with an invisible illness, and make the world feel a little smaller when it matters most.
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Articles by Kristiana Page
My diagnosis of lupus was a lot of things. It was a shock to the entire system. It…
Though it took me some time to realize, there were certain things that I lost in the…
With three daughters to raise, my parents always worked hard to promote positive body and self-images within…
If you’ve traveled far from home, it’s likely you’ve felt jet lag. There’s nothing quite like the euphoria…
I’ve spent my entire life struggling to consolidate my feelings toward religion. And, while facing an adversity…
As I sit writing this in a small pub in Edinburgh, Scotland, I’m both elated and disheartened.
Being diagnosed with lupus has taught me a lot, not only about myself but also about my self-worth.
Late last year, I booked a 16-day Contiki tour in Europe with my sister. Group travel is…
Every time I go for an appointment with my renal doctor, I’m reminded that I’m an anomaly.