Life with Lupus
Occasionally Chronic
Empowering mothers facing chronic challenges to reclaim their lives through purposeful habits, resilient mindsets, and unwavering support—because every mom deserves to thrive, not just survive.
About Me
I’m Kathryn, a thirty-something mom navigating life with a newly found companion—lupus. This blog is my safe space to share, connect, and inspire as I learn to embrace the “new normal.”
Living with chronic illness brings its fair share of fatigue, pain, and emotional overwhelm, but it’s also taught me the power of resilience and adaptability.
What You'll find here
Here, you’ll find practical tips, tools, and a dash of encouragement to help ease the challenges of managing chronic conditions. From self-care strategies to finding joy in the little things, I’m here to walk this journey alongside you.
Together, let’s create a life that balances the tough days with moments of peace, purpose, and even laughter.
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. This can lead to inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. Symptoms often include fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes (like the butterfly-shaped rash), and sensitivity to sunlight.
What can I do now?
You just found out you have an Autoimmune disease. What can you do while waiting for an appointment with a Rheumatologist, you can adapt healthy lifestyle changes. Look at what inflammatory things you might be consuming. Start prioritizing your self-care and please give yourself grace!
Can I get tools from you?
Yes, you can. I have pulled together my favorite resources, must have items and practical tips that have made a difference in my own journey. From tools to combat fatigue, to strategies for managing pain, and ideas for embracing moments of joy amidst the challenges, I hope you’ll find something here that resonates with you.
My Story
Let me introduce myself. I’m a tired working mom grappling with a recent diagnosis of lupus. For 12 years I suffered through painful seemingly unrelated symptoms. It took until I couldn’t move any of joints for me to finally reach a shocking diagnosis of Lupus just one year ago. I’m here to share the real, raw, and sometimes ridiculous moments of navigating life with little ones while living with a chronic illness. Some days, I feel like a superhero mom, conquering endless to-do lists and bedtime tantrums. Other days, I’m in survival mode, battling fatigue, flare-ups, and the ever-elusive desire to nap.