making it public

This evening I made a post to the website: Arthritis is Unacceptable. This is associated with the Arthritis Foundation. Below is the post that 2 years ago would have been too difficult to post, but today I recognize as part of the important process of witnessing.

Thirteen years ago I was diagnosed with a cross over condition of RA and Lupus. After being told at age 16 that I would be on medication for the rest of my life I decided to fight back. I restricted my diet, started yoga and never took any drugs. I may have been luckier than most with my symptoms, but I decided early on that arthritis is unacceptable. This May I will be running my first 5K race. Arthritis is unacceptable just like lack of heath care coverage and all of that subsequent anxiety.

Here is the picture that I posted with it:


Here is a link to take action: http://capwiz.com/arthritis/mlm/signup/?ignore_cookie=1