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 Pina Mwalukumbi
My Lupus Butterfly Story
My name is Pina Mwalukumbi from Mombasa, Kenya, Africa. I was diagnosed with lupus in 2015, and I have lived with it for 11 years.
My journey began after childbirth when I developed unexplained body pains, eye inflammation, and severe joint pain. I was later diagnosed with lupus nephritis, which affected my kidneys and required strong treatment, including chemotherapy (Rituximab®).
There were very difficult moments—hospitalizations, medication side effects, and the emotional challenge of caring for a young baby while fighting for my health. In 2021, I survived a 35-day hospitalisation during COVID-19, which I consider a miracle.
Today, I am stronger. I continue to manage lupus with faith, medical care, and strong family support.
I am a lupus warrior—and I share my story to give hope to others living with this condition.
To anyone fighting lupus: do not lose hope. You are not alone.
This is my butterfly story.
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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