LIVING WITH LUPUS | Jason Baetz

The Long Road Home Story by Jason Baetz My name is Jason Baetz and I am currently 20 years old and from Kitchener. I was diagnosed with lupus seven years ago at age 13. I have learned to cope with the everyday challenges of living with lupus. As a child, I remember...

LIVING WITH LUPUS | Isaac

Lupus has tried to keep Isaac down since he was only 4 years old Dear friend, A tiny cut on my son’s foot almost killed him. For most any other kids, it would have been nothing, but our Isaac was suffering from something else at the time that we didn’t realize. Since...
LIVING WITH LUPUS | Irene

LIVING WITH LUPUS | Irene

Story by Irene In my childhood years, I had a lot of infections and pain but answers were seemingly unavailable when my parents took me to the doctor. When I was 18 years old, a new symptom appeared, bruising all over my body with no accompanying injuries to explain...

LIVING WITH LUPUS | Gloria Mah Cawthorn

Story by Gloria Mah Cawthorn Living well with Lupus took on a whole new meaning for me about three years ago when I embarked on a new course that I had not thought possible at my age or with my health status. Maybe it was mid-life crisis but a number of events caused...

LIVING WITH LUPUS | Gabrielle Sawh

Story by Gabrielle Sawh I was 13 years old when I was diagnosed with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or Lupus as it is commonly known. Back and forth between doctor’s appointments and being told I have to stay in the hospital, I thought I was dying. At 13 years old...