Mommy Has Lupus

Nine-year-old Lisa tells her little sister all about Mommy being sick with lupus. She has to be creative in order to help her little sister understand the ins and outs of such a complex disease. Lisa answers the question, "What is Lupus?" and "How does it affect Mommy?" like only a child can.

A young girl struggles to understand why her mommy gets sick. She finally gets the courage to ask her mom, what is lupus?

On a trip to visit a friend who has Lupus, Michelle explains to her children what Lupus is and how to help others with it.

On a trip to visit a friend who has Lupus, Michelle explains to her children what Lupus is and how to help others with it.

At 20 years old, I felt as if I was cursed. I was angry, depressed, and questioned God, "Why me?" When I was diagnosed with my illness, I was a single mother and felt that my life was over. I had constant doubts, day in and day out, trying to figure out how I would be able to support my child financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I went through pain, sacrifices, struggle, and heartache dealing with my illness. I would lie there in my bed, wanting to give up on days and nights--but I couldn't because there was a little person right next to me, looking up at me smiling, who depended on me. I had faith that I would get through it one day, and I did--it turned out to be my biggest blessing. All I can do is look up to the sky, smile, point upwards, and say, "But God!" Because if it weren't for my faith, I wouldn't have gotten through. God doesn't put any more on you than you can bear. He gives His most challenging battles to His strongest soldiers. I never knew I had a story until now, but you have a story if you have a testimony. I hope that my short story will help and encourage others to keep fighting within their journey, strengthening you to overcome your situation and not give up. I have overcome the obstacles placed before me; that's why I am a strong person today. I know that everyone's different, and everyone's circumstance is too. So please don't do the things I have done because they may not work for you. This book is my story and My Life's Journey through Being a Mom, Lupus, and a Kidney Transplant. I am a soldier and a survivor--you are too. 24

Contains anecdotes and experiences of people with scleroderma or with loved ones who have it.

The latest clinical trials and emerging therapies are reviewed in this informative guide to this disease of the immune system, along with specific topics addressing prevention, exercise, and diet, enhanced with a glossary of terms, appendix of related resource materials, and more.

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