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Melinda Barrett shares her deeply personal story of living with Lupus. From health challenges that began at a young age to the many connected autoimmune conditions she has been diagnosed with, Melinda speaks with honesty, humour, and wisdom about what it means to live with Lupus.

She describes herself as the ‘luckiest unlucky person’ she knows, and acknowledges both the difficulties and sources of gratitude in her life, which she candidly refers to as a beautifully messy human chaotic story.

Melinda’s story is a testament to her strength and resilience, summed up in her powerful words: ‘We don’t fight lupus, we negotiate it’.

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