Welcome To My Life! (The Good, The Bad, The Ugly)
I thought I’d start this blog by introducing myself and why I’m here…My name is Tina and I’m 45 years old living in Texas. I was diagnosed with Lupus in 2013 and Fibromyalgia in 2014, after several...
View ArticleIt Was a Good Day…Until It Wasn’t
I woke up the other day and something was different. I didn’t have the rush of pain in my head that causes me trouble focusing as soon as I open my eyes. When I put my feet on the ground and stepped, I...
View ArticleFlare Dark Patch
I woke up this morning and realized, I blinked and a whole month has disappeared. My health has been worse, which in turn has darkened my mind and mood. These flares that take over my body, put me in a...
View ArticleKeeping Score!
Have you ever found yourself keeping score with your autoimmune disease? Sitting in the bleachers and watching the points just rack up for the opposing team? Praying that the underdog can pull ahead...
View ArticleThe Mask of the Day
Today is one of those days. The body aches, the slight fever of a flare still lingers on and a world that goes on despite how I feel. As I open up my closet of masks I am having a hard time choosing...
View ArticleSunshine and Betrayal
I love the sun. I have spent years loving the feel of sunshine on my face and basking in the wonderfulness of Spring and Summer. The sun has also become my worst enemy since my Lupus diagnosis. 12...
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