The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

If you’d asked me a few years ago what the number one thing you could do to support your chronically ill family member was, I probably would have said don’t judge. In fact, I did, and I wrote a whole blog post about it on my blog Called To Watch.  But while you’re busy ‘not […]

It’s no secret that Lupus disproportionately affects women of childbearing age. According to the Lupus Research Alliance, 90% of Lupus patients are women, and most are diagnosed between 15 and 44 years old. Each case is unique, and no two women share the exact same set of symptoms or medical complications. Still – despite varying […]

Then she told them, “Don’t call me Naomi any longer! Call me Mara, because God has made my life bitter. I had everything when I left, but the Lord has brought me back with nothing. How can you still call me Naomi, when God has turned against me and made my life so hard?” Ruth […]

It’s hard to overcome depression. Let’s face it — it’s hard to even get out of bed or brush your teeth when you’re depressed. However, you probably have moments of clarity where your depression takes a pause, and that’s when you should take advantage and look for other ways to manage your symptoms. One great […]

Music can be one of the most powerful elements in many aspects of our daily life. Think about it…what would a love scene in a romantic movie be without a beautiful melody in the background? Or even in a horror movie where music generates more suspense for the viewer. I can’t imagine going for a […]

The entire LupusChick team is excited to announce this Fall’s College Stipend award is now open! This season’s award is in honor of Ivy Ann Shapiro, 39, of Clermont, Florida (formerly of Sunrise, Florida), who passed away on June 21, 2019, due to complications from Lupus and other auto-immune diseases. Ivy was a true Lupus […]