As you know, I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) in 1990 and I developed Scars on Both arms, my back, breast, a butterfly rash on the right side of my face and underneath my nose! In addition to that, I gained a lot of weight because of my medicine, and I dealt with minor hair loss, fatigue and depression! Because of my scars I was constantly being hit , pushed, teased and called Scar face, ugly, fat ass, or gross! I can remember being picked on almost every day of school and I still went to school because of the encouragement from my parents ! My father would always tell me that I was beautiful and I should never worry about the things people say! My mother told me that I was special and that I should show everyone my gifts ,embrace the negativity, and write it down into something positive! Being bullied made me angry, sick, stressed, and depressed. More so to the point that I felt as if suicide was my only option and I was only seven years old at the time! I felt so ugly, helpless, and a waste of air to the world. Why would god create something as ugly and disgusting as me? The bullying stopped around the time I was in the seventh grade and I began to embrace my dancing even more by participating as a cheerleader at Cecelia Junior High and I would sing for our talent shows are any other events for school! I still had my moments when I would cry because I hated being sick and I just felt so ugly because of my scar on my face! However, around my freshmen year, I learned to surround myself around positive people! I graduated in 2002 and I sung our National Anthem! That was one of the greatest moments in my life ! In my freshmen year of College, I found love, started a family, and learned the true meaning of Inner Beauty and unconditional love! I teach my children to understand that it is not right to bully or ridicule anyone for any reason! I thank god everyday for my trials and tribulations because I am so calm and understanding in everything that I do or that I may experienced! I thought life was so unfair for me in the past but I now understand that this has all been a test to strengthen me in the present and near future !! Parents, please speak to your children about bullying!! I thank god for the people that surround me today because I know now that Bullying Stops with me!! Butterfly Hugs and Kisses to all of you!!
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Some people are Afraid of Change, no matter what situation they may be in! Lupus changed me at the age of 7 but I am happy with the person I am and the positive people that I surround myself with! I never allow negativity in my life because it's Stress not worth entertaining! Some people don't understand why I am so understanding or why I do not thing Teasing or bullying someone is funny! I have dealt with the pain of being bullied, hit, and pushed around for no reason but that I was the girl with the Ugly scare on her face! This world can be so cruel but you have to Smile and keep your head up no matter what! There are days that I am unable to walk or even hold my children because I am in so much pain but I always find a way to express my love my beautiful blessings no matter what! My smile is for them and this Crazy but Lovely World that we all live in! Thank you lord for my change in the past, present, and Future to come!! God is my Strength! I only love because I can not bare to have any piece of hatred in my heart!! Be Happy, Be Lovely, Be Healthy, but Most of all Be Blessed because you are! Butterfly Hugs and Kisses to all;) Remember, Change is a part of Life!! Strive with a Breeze!!
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AuthorMy name is Wilda Riggs and I am so proud to have published a book about my Life and basically, my Journey, both good and bad with Lupus! I enjoy being a mother to my beautiful blessings and I love Writing,Singing, and Dancing as much as I am able too!! Stay Smiling People! Life is a Beautiful Thing!!!! Archives
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