Alba C. - Diagnosed at age 25

My name is Alba, and I was diagnosed with lupus shortly after my 25th birthday. At that moment, my life changed in ways I didn’t understand. The fatigue, the pain, and the uncertainty became part of my daily life.

Lupus is an invisible illness, but the battles we fight are very real. There were days I felt unseen and unheard, learning how to live in a body that no longer felt the same.

But this journey became even more personal when my daughter, now 26, also began facing her own challenges. That’s when my pain turned into purpose.

Today, I stand not just for myself, but for her and for every lupus warrior who feels invisible. I advocate for awareness, for understanding, and for a future where no one has to struggle alone.

Lupus may be part of my story—but it does not define me. My strength, my faith, and my voice do.