Lupus
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I used to say that if I were asked to pluck a word from the dictionary to describe myself, it would be “complex.” After all, that word had followed me my entire life. From a complex medical history—including undifferentiated mixed connective tissue disease, also known as Lupus overlap disease, Antiphospholipid syndrome, and complex PTSD—right down
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I grew up surrounded by chaos, trauma, and instability—constantly battling health issues and eventually accepting that this was simply the hand I had been dealt. I adapted, survived, and carried on because that’s all I knew how to do. Recently, however, my mental health took a severe hit, and my physical health declined even further.
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If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stumbled upon my little corner of the internet because you’re searching for something maybe answers, understanding, hope, or just a place where someone gets it. If that’s the case, welcome. You’re not alone here. My name is Sarah, and I’ve been sick since I was 11 years old.
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