Finally, in my mid-forties, I had a major flare that involved my brain. This caused an end to my exciting and satisfying career. Lupus continues to disrupt my cognitive functioning, but it has not affected my spirit.

I am thankful to the Lupus Foundation New England, and to the people who inspire me and help me to rebuild my life. I am still the happy, involved, and fulfilled woman I have always been, but I now rely on previously unused talents. Lupus has given me a different life; it has created new possibilities for me, and I am excited to explore them.