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 Tongela White
HI, my name is Tongela and I’ve had a blood clotting disorder, butterfly rash I my face since I was 17 years old. Back in the 70’s when I was born, sadly African American babies weren’t tested for anything.
Even in my childhood I was always sickly and wasn’t tested.
I’ve had blood clots off and on for years since I was 17 years old. Now that I’m 54 years old, I was finally tested for Lupus when I was 48 and ANA positive.
It’s hard but I can say I’m learning so much from this page and group. We are not alone and I’m thankful.
Througb all of the medical stuff, I can proudly say that “I have Lupus and a blood clotting disorder BUT it doesn’t have me”
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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