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Staying Positive with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis

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In 2014, Shadaiah (Shae) Forsey was a typical tenth-grade student. She studied, hung out with friends, and dreamed of the future. Then, an unexpected lupus and lupus nephritis diagnosis flipped her world upside down. Instead of letting it get her down, Shae embraced life with lupus. This is her story. kidney.org/newsletter/stayi...

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"I worked hard to eradicate comparison from my life. My best life doesn't have to look like someone else’s best life," Shae said. "As I've done that, I've realized there are so many beautiful things worth living for."

^This statement really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing this!

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An introspective statement indeed! You're welcome.

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