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National Women’s History Month 2011

2011/03/06 Chronic Illness, Identity, Lupus, Oregon, Self-Care, Stress Mgmt, Washington No comments

When I put together my latest piece for The Lupus Magazine this month, I completely spaced the fact that March is the month for celebrating women. I was focused on the fact that it was my birth......

Meet Matt, MLWT Guest Blogger

2010/10/01 Chronic Illness, Diagnosis, Disability, Guest Blogger, Internet, Lupus, Men, Men's support, Personal Stories, Work and Career No comments

I have been searching for a guy who is willing to share his experiences living with lupus. There are many diseases out there that are often ‘labeled’ as a “man’s” or “woman’s” disease. When ......

No matter where I go, there you are~

2010/09/14 Advocacy, Behaviors and Patterns, Chronic Illness, Communication, Events, Identity, Lupus, Oregon, Washington No comments

I have been followed around by lupus for over a decade now, but there are still times when I actually expect to be able to fly solo. In comparison to many people living with this disease, I am ......

So Much to Learn — So Little Time

2010/08/23 Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Communication, Coping, Identity, Lupus, Oregon, Relationship-focused, Social Support, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

“What advice would you give, or what would you want non-chronically ill people to know about your illness and your life?” This question brought up something I hadn’t thought about in years. Alt......

Making our strength visible to ourselves and others

2010/04/14 Announcements, Community, Creativity, Events, Identity, Lupus, Oregon, Personal Stories, Self-Care, Social Support, Washington No comments

“What we call a symbol is a term, a name, or even a picture that may be familiar in daily life, yet that possesses specific connotations in addition to its conventional and obvious meaning.” (......

To Be, or not to be,…

2010/02/22 Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Identity, Lupus, Oregon, Personal Stories, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington One comment

I’ve found that my relationship to illness has become more of one that requires me to constantly acknowledge a relationship with illness. Realistically speaking, the days of being able to keep ......

Lupus and men: Dr. Oz is making an office call soon~

2010/01/15 Coping, Diagnosis, Events, Local Resources, Lupus, Men, Men's support, Oregon, Self-Care, Television and Radio, Washington No comments

I received an email from Kathy Casey, Executive Director of the Lupus Foundation of America -Pacific NW Chapter letting me know about an event that I want to pass along to all of you: “Hello, We......

Every Day is Father’s Day!

2009/06/22 Challenge and Opportunity, Coping, Diagnosis, Holidays & Socials, Identity, Internet, Lupus, Men's support, Oregon, Relationship-focused, Resources, Self-Care, Washington No comments

I had some trouble with my computer beginning Thursday and throughout this weekend, so I just wasn’t able to post a Happy Father’s Day in time~ I do hope all you guys out there, who ......

Our Voices for Lupus Awareness: Leslie’s Take on Living and Learning

2009/05/18 Challenge and Opportunity, Education and Skill Building, Identity No comments

It Does Not Say “Lupus” On My CV In April of 2008, I was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, just weeks before the end of my first year of graduate school. The past few ......