Columns

August 17, 2018August 15, 2018

I Have Reasons for My Physical Challenges, Not Excuses

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Living in this era of booming health and fitness, my Instagram and Facebook feeds are full of workout videos, fitspo selfies, and motivational posts. To me, physical exercise is just ... Read more

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Lupus, Grief, and Losing a Loved One

Columns, Diaries of a Lupus Chick - a column by Marisa Zeppieri

Dealing with a chronic illness each day can be frustrating and overwhelming, so how do we factor in grief and the grieving process when someone close to us passes ... Read more

August 13, 2018August 10, 2018

I Remain ‘Fearlessly Fearful’ After Another Diagnosis

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Lupus sucks! There, I’ve said it. I have a feeling that anyone battling this disease, or anyone watching a loved one do so, will agree. If you believe in ... Read more

August 3, 2018August 1, 2018

Why I Mentally Struggle with Justifying My Napping

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

A meme floating around Facebook says something like: “I’m not a night owl or an early bird, I’m more like a permanently exhausted pigeon.” Each time I read it, ... Read more

August 1, 2018July 30, 2018

When Lupus Rears Its Ugly Head

Columns, Lessons From A Chronic Life - a Column by Leslie Rott

I have been lucky that my diseases have been relatively stable over the past few years. Most of the flares I have had were situational, typically when I put myself in ... Read more

July 30, 2018July 26, 2018

I’ve Discovered the Benefits of Being Socially Unsocial

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

To experience anger is to experience stress. Stress is a lupus trigger, and while we all have stress in some form, we don’t all have to have it all ... Read more

July 27, 2018July 25, 2018

Lupus Awareness: ‘Making It Real’ for Myself and Everyone Else

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

I follow an artist called Hallie Bateman on Instagram. Apart from being an incredible illustrator and writer, she’s also an avid supporter of social justice issues and an advocate ... Read more

July 23, 2018July 19, 2018

Having Lupus Is Not a Competition, So Please Offer Encouragement

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

When you are battling an illness without a “look,” it’s pretty difficult to get people to understand that despite not looking sick, you really are. I share awareness. People ... Read more

July 20, 2018July 18, 2018

The Lethargic Reality of Lupus

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

I’ve tried writing this column about 10 times now. I’m struggling to keep my thoughts straight, my concentration on the task at hand, and my mind from wandering off ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 17, 2018

When Liquor and Lupus Meet at a Party

Columns, Keep It Moving - a Column by Shanelle Gabriel

“Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots!” The chant is repeated by my squad of friends at the bar. It’s my friend’s birthday and celebrations go hand in hand with alcohol. For ... Read more