05/29/2026
Repost . Angel Staten
May is National Lupus Awareness Month 💜
Lupus is one of those diseases that people often don’t fully understand because so much of the battle is invisible. It can affect every part of life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. There are days filled with uncertainty, exhaustion, pain, frustration, and fear of the unknown. It is not a simple disease, and there is no “easy” way to live with it.
But through every setback, I’ve learned that strength does not always look loud. Sometimes strength looks like continuing to fight when your body feels weak. Sometimes it looks like resting without guilt (still working on this 🙃) praying through the uncertainty, and trusting God even when you don’t have all the answers.
To anyone living with lupus or any chronic illness: give yourself grace, keep advocating for yourself, and don’t lose hope. Your journey may be difficult, but your life still carries purpose, beauty, and strength.
God has carried me through moments I never thought I’d make it through, and for that I’m grateful. 💜
Xoxo,
your favorite Lupus warrior 💜💜
