How quickly May went by! Lupus Awareness Month is nearly over. Not so, unfortunately, the disease itself. No, it’ll be with us for quite some time, and thus my fourth and fifth “Lupus Coping Skills”: Adaptability and Creativity. These might seem obvious. Of course, when you have an unpredictable, chronic illness, you have to learn…

Over Memorial Day weekend, many of us catch up with family and friends. Invariably, we hear of (or meet up with) people who are in their supposedly “old” age, but who have enough energy and strength still to work, keep active, and engage in intriguing and inspiring conversations. I think of my 70-something friend who…

Your strength, courage, sacrifices, and determination shine through – and your service is deeply appreciated. Thank you to all who have served and who serve today – your willingness to face the bad days allows us to experience the good days! Blessings to you, Maureen   Image courtesy of MichaelElliott/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Fatigue is one of the most difficult things to cope with when living with chronic illness or pain. It can make even the most mundane activities seem impossible, and sometimes it can come on so suddenly that it stops you in mid-sentence. To better manage life with ongoing fatigue, many of us try to set…

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