Every story has a beginning, middle and end. The end to my lupus story is uncertain but I hope to remain in remission – feeling happier and healthier.

I have always struggled to be the best version of me and have always felt that I would never achieve my best self. I have realised that my journey could be meaningful to others and sol keep sharing – the good and the bad.

Life throws so many things at us, but it’s how we deal with those things that will help us get through them. My enemy is always lurking, waiting for the chance to attack but I am stronger than ever, and I will fight back.

Having lupus often made me feel weak and venerable. I didn’t want the outside world to see me this way. This enemy would be hiding away getting ready to attack at any moment. I would know when the enemy felt triggered, a flare up would emerge. I have so many baffling symptoms and not many answers. I have learned to live with this enemy. I have found ways to keep that enemy in hiding and I will continue to do my best to keep it that way.

I couldn’t live a healthy and happy life if I focused on the negatives. I need to focus on becoming healthy in mind and body. Lupus gave me a real understanding of life and taught me to be grateful and live life to the fullest. I look back on my journey and find that positivity, love, understanding, gratitude for life is essential.

Lupus can affect your life and the lives of those around you but I am extremely lucky to be where I am today.

My lupus journey continues but with a new perspective and better outlook on life.