Don't forget to check out my recently added post, titled "About Me", where I tell my story!
Initially, I thought there was a separate page for the "About Me" section, but after typing it out I discovered the page wasn't visible to my readers. Go figure ... I'm still figuring out the nuances of this blogging thing.
Sharing your story has a certain therapeutic quality. It helps others who may be going through a similar life experience to connect with you. When you live with a chronic illness, it can be very isolating and easy to start feeling like no one else understands what you're going through.
Why Share Your Story?
So, I felt it was important to include a brief synopsis of where I was in my life prior to lupus:
- How lupus has impacted my life: physically, mentally, financially and socially.
- Why I'm advocating for lupus awareness.
- Healing powers in telling my story.
{Also, it's a good idea to have a 1 page summary available for any speaking engagements, media events, advocacy awareness days and guest blogging invitations.}
The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter, is having their 11th Annual Lupus Advocacy Day, on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the State Capitol, 9 am - 2 pm. It's a wonderful day to gather with other lupus advocates and share your personal story with your elected officials. There will be guest speakers, House and Senate Resolutions, Governors Proclamation and photo op with Governor Nathan Deal.
