Personal Voices

Lupus
A smiling black haired young woman with Lupus in a mauve coloured hospital gown
"Do Not Let Lupus Limit You!"
Shambhavi Chaudhary is a strong, young woman who refuses to be bogged down by Lupus, a rather inexplicable autoimmune condition. She shares her approach to facing the challenges head on despite the fear and uncertainty associated with Lupus. …
A young woman, spectacled, shoulder length hair in a red dress in the foreground and holding a glass of wine. In the background are a few tables and blurred images of 2 people in blue shirt and green tshirt pulling chairs
My Relationship with an Invisible Illness
Suzanne Sangi is a 22-year-old who was recently diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic illness, which damages many parts of the body, including the joints, kidneys and heart. Here she talks about the pain that you can’t always see, and healing that you can…
Image of Gopa a black haired woman looking at the camera, living with Lupus in Mumbai, India
If You Stop Focussing On The Pain, It Gets Easier
Gopa, 49 from Mumbai was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis soon after her breast cancer treatment ended. She shares the complications that Lupus brought and the lifestyle changes that have helped her. Please tell us a bit about your condition  I…