Last year, as we all know, was a rough year for me. Even this year seems to have started out rough for me. Yet, it is not all doom and […]

Disclaimer: Before discussing my experiences of living with Lupus, or a Rheumatic illness, in the South West of Western Australia, I would like to clarify one very important point. I […]

Well, hello friends I have returned. But, you may ask, where did I go? Where did my Lupus take me? Why did I leave you and what does this mean? […]

Two weeks ago I swam on the surface of the water in Sorrento. This statement at this time of year at this location is almost meaningless in isolation. This swim […]

I am overdue for communicating here and at this time of year I am sure it is no wonder why, what with Christmas. Our family has undergone some great upheavals […]

Summer is always the worst time for me. It is a sombre reminder of my body failing and what Lupus really means for me. I have been living with the […]

I slept better after Gallowe left Sunday night. This is due to the earlier visit I’d had from the weekend neurology team when I had informed them of the extent […]

The lumbar puncture on Friday was a success. By that I mean that there was no indication of infection or inflammation in my cerebrospinal fluid. There was also no indication […]

I have been busily sitting in my bed in my ward, waiting for conversations and confirmations. I came into Fiona Stanley Hospital on Wednesday 5 August following what appeared to be […]

Tuesday I came out of hiding (holidays) to fulfill my duties as a Murdoch University Volunteer Ambassador. The event was a gathering at the Kwinana Youth Zone to speak about […]

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