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What could this mean? Obviously, this is me telling the world that I have Lupus -- a disease that's highly misunderstood and difficult to diagnose. I intend to use this blog as an outlet and a tool for my own good health because being ashamed and hiding it is slowly killing me. I have been reluctant to share my diagnosis, but I know I'm not alone and I don't want to feel like I have this giant black cloud that follows me everywhere. Everyone sees the cloud, but no one talks to me about it. It feels very disingenuous.