14th Annual Flight of the Butterflies- Butterflies of Hope Lupus Warrior Stories is a powerful celebration of strength, survival, and spirit. Through the eyes and hearts of lupus warriors, we share stories that often go unseen. Stories of pain, resilience, and triumph! These butterflies may have been battered by the storm, but they continue to rise, wings open, ready to soar.
At Lupus In Color, we honor each journey as a flight of courage and beauty, reminding the world that even in the midst of lupus, warriors still fly.
Flight of the Butterflies
Lupus Warrior Stephanie Garcia
Before lupus I had much more daily energy, didn’t get skin rashes in the sun, and didn’t deal with frequent joint pain. I also acquired some of the common autoimmune diseases and complications that couple with Lupus during this journey – hypothyroidism, PCOS, kidney damage, and Degenerative disc disease.
I think the biggest challenges of having Lupus are the fatigue, the pain, and the changes it caused in my spine. Im 36 and just had spinal fusion last month. But you find the strength by appreciating every day, being grateful for all the good days, celebrating your victories, and focusing on all the positives – they will always out number the negatives if you look hard enough. Always adapt and adjust.
On the hard days I find joy in hiking/walking, reading, gardening, and spending time with my amazingly supportive wife. She is truly my best friend and super hero.
The advice I would give someone newly diagnosed is, you are stronger than you know – physically and mentally. can’t do!
Lupus In Color Salutes you!
YOU ARE BRAVE, COURAGEOUS, AMAZING and STRONG TO SHARE YOUR STORY.
YOUR BUTTERFLY WINGS ARE FLUTTERING, YOUR CHIN IS UP, YOUR ARMS ARE EXTENDED AND YOUR CHEST IS OUT! FLY ON BUTTERFLY!
FLY ON!
PLEASE SHARE THIS FLIGHT ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND START THE BUTTERFLY JOURNEY SPREADING LUPUS AWARENESS!
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