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| Sometimes the road is rocky and you grow from it. |
That's the whole idea of life, isn't
it? It's so hard, whether or not you have a chronic illness. That's
why we have to lift each other up, share our positive experiences and
just generally do our best to look on the bright side. It's also why
I choose to share my Lupus journey with others.
But how does that give people hope?
Well, by showing people that they can continue to live their dreams,
even when they're ill, of course. Which I do. Which they can too. And
of course, there are obstacles to face and work around. For instance,
since I love gardening, but Lupus does not love the sun, I use an
umbrella, work before the sun comes up or both.
And sure, it's not the same, once you
have a chronic illness. It does totally suck sometimes, to put it
mildly. But what I would like people to know is that you can't let it
bring you down. You have to keep smiling and keep doing the things
you love, even if you have to do them differently. It's OK. Because
the alternative is making yourself miserable by dwelling on the bad
stuff. And who wants to be miserable? Not me.
So, if you're sick like me, or even if
you're not, I hope that by telling you all the positive things about
having Lupus or another chronic illness, I'll help you to smile and
laugh more, cry less and stay positive. Because staying positive is
not just a catchy saying. It actually keeps you healthier and
happier.
Thanks Lupus, for giving me the
opportunity to help others through my story.
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