A Practical guide to help cope with lupus Living with lupus means facing the uncertainty of flares. Finding effective coping skills empowers you to not only manage flare-ups but also reduce their intensity. Finding coping skills that help you day-to-day is important to live well on your lupus journey. There are things you can do daily to help you cope better with lupus. Checkout this Practical Guide to Cope with Lupus Practical Guide to Cope with LupusDownload ..read more

THE 12TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Flight of the Butterflies is a lupus awareness campaign sharing stories of the brave lupus warriors. Many don’t understand lupus until they hear the walk of a warrior. Flight of the Butterflies is dedicated to sharing those Butterfly of Hope stories in May for lupus awareness month. Butterfly Flight Shirley Cooper I have been diagnosed since November of 2021 at age 42, the same age my mom was diagnosed with Lupus. The hardest part of having lupus for me is having enough energy for my 2 and 5 year old girls. I have learned to stop waiting for things to ..read more

Lupus Light 31 is here to shine bright with encouragement and support. In the face of challenges, remember you’re never alone. Let these 31 encouraging words be your guiding light through tough times. Together, we’re unstoppable. Encouraging Word of the Day Hope verb ——- ˈhōp Definition: To cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true. Start your day with hope for a brighter moment beyond lupus, visualizing positive outcomes. #lupuslight #31encouragingwords #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more

Lupus Awareness Month Lupus Warrior Tips 31 lupus tips to help you cope with lupus. Lupus Tip 4 Teach yourself to ask for help and not feel guilty about it. There is no shame in all asking for help. It is one of the ultimate forms of self-care. Too many times we think asking for help is a sign of weakness. It’s not. It’s an act of self-compassion. You don’t have to feel guilty for seeking assistance when you need it. You deserve to have help on this difficult journey. #lupusempowerment #lupustips #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more

Lupus In Color 12th Annual Flight of the Butterflies Spreading Lupus Awareness One Butterfly at a time Let this butterfly flutter all over cyberspace! It can be very difficult to recognize lupus and it is not unusual for this delay to occur over several years. The varied spectrum of symptoms can happen at different times or they can occur all at the same time. A combination of clinical symptoms, findings on an examination by a physician, and certain laboratory tests help the physician make the correct diagnosis. It is very important to see a rheumatologist, a specialist in diagnosing and treat ..read more

THE 12TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Flight of the Butterflies is a lupus awareness campaign sharing stories of the brave lupus warriors. Many don’t understand lupus until they hear the walk of a warrior. Flight of the Butterflies is dedicated to sharing those Butterfly of Hope stories in May for lupus awareness month. Butterfly Flight Kimberly Boddie My name is Kimberly Boddie and I have been diagnosed with lupus for 3 years. I think the hardest part for me is the fatigue. On my lupus journey I have learned that doctors have not been trained enough in this area. My advice to those newly ..read more

Lupus Light 31 is here to shine bright with encouragement and support. In the face of challenges, remember you’re never alone. Let these 31 encouraging words be your guiding light through tough times. Together, we’re unstoppable. Encouraging Word of the Day Resilience noun ——- ri-ˈzil-yən(t)s Definition: An ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. It’s so important to reflect on your resilience during difficult lupus moments, acknowledging your ability to bounce back. #lupuslight #31encouragingwords #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more

Lupus In Color 12th Annual Flight of the Butterflies Spreading Lupus Awareness One Butterfly at a time Let this butterfly flutter all over cyberspace! The history of lupus begins in 1828 when the French dermatologist, Biett described the disease. For the next 45 years, studies of the disease showed nothing more than descriptions that emphasized skin changes. In the mid 1800’s, Pierre Cazenave was the first person to have a comprehensive description of lupus. The disease was named because of a wolf-bite shaped rash (the butterfly rash) that appears across the nose and cheeks of many lupus patie ..read more

THE 12TH ANNUAL FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES Flight of the Butterflies is a lupus awareness campaign sharing stories of the brave lupus warriors. Many don’t understand lupus until they hear the walk of a warrior. Flight of the Butterflies is dedicated to sharing those Butterfly of Hope stories in May for lupus awareness month. Butterfly Flight Angelique Domingo My name is Angelique and I am 20 years of age from South Africa. Since 2016, at the tender age of 12, I’ve been living with lupus. The hardest part for me has been realizing that my dreams might be limited by this chronic condition, especi ..read more

Lupus Light 31 is here to shine bright with encouragement and support. In the face of challenges, remember you’re never alone. Let these 31 encouraging words be your guiding light through tough times. Together, we’re unstoppable. Encouraging Word of the Day Courage noun ——- ˈkə-rij Definition: Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. You can face lupus challenges head-on, embracing courage in every decision you make throughout the day. #lupuslight #31encouragingwords #lupusincolor #lupusawarenessmonth ..read more