7 Steps to Coping With Chronic illness

Life as I knew it changed forever when I was 13. I learned that my autoimmune system was being attacked by Lupus.How did this happen?Why has this thing come for me?Is there a cure?Unfortunately Lupus is chronic, but my doctors had a treatment plan which I began right away.That felt like good news at the time.However, while undergoing treatment, my appearance, weight, and family dynamics all changed drastically and I was heartbroken.Then just 2 years later I was devastated once again by being diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease or ESRD.As if life as a teeneager wasn't hard enough. Now I had TWO lifelong illnesses to deal with all before I even got out of high school.As a young lady, I didn't believe that I was equipped to handle such a heavy load.But I knew that I wasn't built to quit!Over time, I've learned to cope and accept Lupus and ESRD as a blessing. After 35 years, if there is one thing that I know for sure it's this.The Lord does not give us what we cannot handle.In 7 Steps to Coping With Chronic Illness, you will learn the valuable coping skills I used, that will not only allow you to survive with a chronic illness, but to THRIVE.