FABULUPUS TURNED 10!đź’ś
Can a young person with lupus truly live a successful and fabulous life? The answer is a resounding yes! Fabulupus: How to Be Young, Successful, and Fabulous is a must-read guide that empowers youth with lupus to navigate life’s challenges while embracing its joys.
Authors Jodie Nimigon-Young and Jessica Kundapur offer a heartfelt, insightful, and practical resource for young people (teens through their 30s) managing life with lupus. Drawing on their own experiences of being diagnosed at 13 and 26, respectively, Jodie and Jessica bring a deeply personal perspective. They understand the struggles, setbacks, and victories of living with lupus, and they’ve crafted this book to share the wisdom they’ve gained along the way.
While Fabulupus does not delve into specific medical advice, it serves as an inspiring roadmap for living fully with lupus. The authors tackle a wide range of topics relevant to young adults, delivering encouragement and actionable tips in a relatable voice.
The topics explored include managing relationships, such as family dynamics, friendships, and intimacy, and balancing education, including schoolwork, adjustments, and finances. It also delves into career choices, job searching, workplace success, and financial skills like budgeting and reducing expenses. Physical activity and rest, healthy eating despite barriers, and addressing body image issues are highlighted alongside fostering self-esteem and personal style. Leisure, socializing, accessible travel, and strategies to manage stress and energy are addressed. Lastly, it covers spirituality, meaning, and personal philosophies.
One of the book’s central messages is a reminder to define your own quality of life. “We grow through every challenge that we face in life. The key is not being afraid to ask for help. You can have lupus and still live life to the fullest,” write Jodie and Jessica.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with lupus for years, Fabulupus is a beacon of hope. It offers a perfect mix of relatable anecdotes, thoughtful advice, and uplifting encouragement.
This book is an invaluable resource for young people with lupus, empowering them to overcome challenges and embrace life’s fabulousness.
“And to all of you with lupus, rest assured, everything will be okay. In fact, everything will be fabulupus.” ~ Jessica Kundapur, Fabulupus
You can buy your copy of the book here!
On account of their 10th anniversary, they have launched some cool merchandise!
BUY their merchandise here.