You may have noticed the purple in my hair at times. I do it almost every spring for Lupus Awareness.

Many people used to see me at conferences and conventions, in my newsletter, and at my retreats, where I taught about healthy living and eating. Most people assume I've always been healthy. You may have taken one of my fitness classes or read one of my healthy living books. The truth is, I live with several autoimmune diseases, including Discoid Lupus.

There are two main types of Lupus: Systemic and Discoid. Systemic affects the body's internal organs. Discoid affects the body's largest organ, your skin, from the body's trunk to the head. Unfortunately, the sun is no longer a friend to those who have both types, especially Discoid Lupus.

So when you see someone wearing purple in May, pause and think of this;

+They may be in chronic pain.

+They may be tired all the time.

+Their smile may be masking depression from the symptoms of Lupus.

With Purple Love,

Barbara

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