The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

If you live with any chronic illness, you have most likely heard these or similar phrases in the past: “We see something on your CT Scan that should not be there.”  “We are concerned about your kidneys.”  “We have to investigate why you are having chest pains.”  “I don’t know if your hair will grow […]

Are you currently in a season where you think back to the things you used to take part in before you were diagnosed with a chronic illness? Have you experienced the loss of friends or once beloved activities? If so, keep reading. I have a story to share with you… I facilitated a support group […]

The holiday season is upon us, a time to be happy and joyous, right?  At least that is what all the commercials show and tell us on TV.  It is the time to shop, purchase, and wrap presents for those we hold dear. It is the time to put up the tree or take out […]

Can you look at me for the first time and know whether or not I have lupus?  Do I wear or have a defining mark on my face or my body?  Do I have a neon “L” carved into my forehead?  Do I look sick?  NO – there is nothing in my appearance that verifies, that […]

Want to unwind, destress and enjoy some art therapy from home? Join Lupus Chick Founder and artist Marisa as she teaches a painting class from her home via ZOOM, sponsored by The Lupus Foundation of New England and TILLY. Painting Class Sign Up Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/706114423331851The painting above is the picture we will be working on. […]

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 […]