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Growing up, I was never one of those people who marched to the beat of their own drum. I watched with envy the girls who had a fashion sense all their own and a fun quirky hairstyle that made them stand out in a crowd. I wished frequently that I was the type of woman who said exactly what was on
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We have an amazing group of butyoudontlooksick.com fans on Facebook! They really are great, and to make it even better you will get little notes from me (christine) you even will have quick easy access to our new articles etc. PLease take a moment and join us by pressing the "like" button if you hav
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I’m a butyoudontlooksick.com “regular.” By that I mean I read all the posts, follow on facebook and stay updated via Twitter. However, I have never commented or responded to all the wonderful words or stories from the digital support group Christine has created. That is, until now. See,
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My daughter Christine has Lupus and she thinks she is invincible. She tries to overcompensate for the times she feels like hell, by being Superwoman, Supermom and Martha Stewart, all rolled into one. In the weeks preceeding Christmas her home looked like a Winter Wonderland, tastefully decorated wi
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I just got back from a Disney vacation. Actually, let me correct that…I just got back from a Disney vacation for 6 days. I just got back from a Disney vacation for 6 days in the coldest freak weather Florida had on record. I just got back from a Disney vacation for 6 days in the coldest
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Last week, my husband Frank, our daughter Olivia, and I started getting out our holiday decorations. We were very excited to celebrate, because last year, lupus quite simply stole our holiday. We were determined that this year was going to be different. We decided to play Christmas music, dance and
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Sometimes I feel lost. Lost behind the world of the diagnosed. There are no fundraisers for me. No walks, no T-shirts, bracelets or ribbons. I am the lost within the lost. Aren't we all in some respect? Trapped by our bodies and lost to the world. A Spoonie KNOWS what it feels like to cry in that
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This is the time of year that inspires us to examine our lives with a closer look and make a checklist of what we are truly thankful for. No matter what your religion or your background, Thanksgiving has become a national holiday where we are reminded to take an inventory of the many blessings we of
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Thank you to the butyoudontlooksick.com facebook fan page community for helping come up with some of these great 1- liners! If you do not know what a "spoonie" is, please take a moment to read "The Spoon Theory". “You know you're a spoonie when going to PT and the grocery store in one day is to
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Even though this is a children's product, I wanted to list it here for 2 reasons. 1. Many of our readers are parents and could use the info. 2. This is just another reminder to stay "in the know" about your medications, side effects, and yes even over the counter meds, or vitamins. Here is the re
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Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness...
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Before I even get started with this article, let me state for the record, that for those who have been approved for shor...
Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But ...
