08/31/2026
⭐ Meet Lupus Warrior, Anna Fraser⭐
Hello, I'm Anna, a Lupus Warrior.
I received my diagnosis six years ago—wow, how time flies. But I'd like to backtrack a little.
As a child, I was the one who caught everything. If something was going around, I got it. If there was a special event, like Christmas, I was often sick and spending most of it in my room. I didn't know why.
I tried to stay out of the sun because whenever I was in it, I would become extremely tired. I didn't know why. Mosquitoes and bugs always seemed to bite me more than anyone else. I didn't know why. I would get boils and blisters. I didn't know why. My health was always on my mind, but I never had any answers.
Being adopted, the fear of the unknown was always there. Eventually, it caught up with me.
I was diagnosed with lupus nephritis, a condition I've been dealing with for the past six years—but looking back, it feels like I've been living with it my whole life. Now I finally know why
With the support of an incredible team of doctors, along with my family and friends, I'm grateful to say that I am now in remission.
Living with lupus isn't easy, physically or emotionally. It's a completely different way of life—staying out of the sun, wearing UV-protective clothing, changing my eating habits, adjusting my sleep, and making exercise part of my routine. Every day brings new challenges. There are also the constant explanations of why I can't do certain things or why I need to do things differently. Those choices aren't about limiting my life—they're about helping me live it as well as I can.
I've learned to take life one day at a time, celebrating the wins and working through the losses. Through it all, I've tried to stay positive.
I always encourage my fellow lupus warriors to stick together. There is strength in numbers.
No two of us have the same journey, but every one of us can relate to what it means to live with this disease.
Be kind to yourself, celebrate every win, no matter how small, and never lose hope.
See you at our Lupus Walk!
Thank you, Anna for sharing your story. We are so grateful for the time, compassion, and dedication she brings to supporting others living with lupus.
Join Anna and the Ottawa lupus community at the Ottawa WALK for Lupus Ontario on September 12! Together, we can raise awareness, build connections, and continue supporting everyone affected by lupus.
