you can't stop the waves
but you sure as hell can learn to surf
you can't stop the waves
but you sure as hell can learn to surf
When it comes to autoimmune flares, always remember...this too shall pass. It might pass like a damn kidney stone, but it will eventually pass.
Hey there, Lora Marie here!
I created this website and all my social media accounts just for you, my little autoimmune bestie.
When I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis back in 2018, I felt scared, alone, overwhelmed, somewhat depressed, and of course, the mastermind of all those emotions - PAIN. I was in a shit ton of pain.
At the time, I felt like I had nowhere to turn, and had no idea what to do. So I did what came natural, and I retaliated with a sense of humor. Well, that and also some diet, meal prepping, movement, mindset shifts, acupuncture, cold plunges, hot baths with epsom salt, audiobooks & podcasts, more meal prepping, CBD creams, supplements, celery juice, massages, psychedelic mushrooms, more meal prepping, massive amounts of sleep, therapy, sound baths and the list goes on, but you get the point...
Long story long, I retaliated like a mother f@$%*#
In the midst of retaliating I thought to myself, why don't I document this so other people feeling the same way won't feel so alone. Alas, the birth of my second baby (the weiner dog came first - you can find out why he is called the weiner dog in my about me section) Exploring Autoimmune (formerly AIPwithme, but that's another story).
I get it. Life with an autoimmune disorder can make you feel like a damn toddler on the beach, unable to stand from the crashing waves. Maybe you don't need to stand up. Maybe you just need someone to hand you a surfboard so you can roll over and rest on the damn thing. Finding the humor in it all, is our surfboard, friends. That shit'll help us ride up on to shore. Whether you're exploring this website, or one of my social media accounts -Instagram, Facebook, and even TikTok (yes, Gen Z, I'm here for you too) - you'll find relatable, humorous, content. Additionally, you'll find resources I've found helpful to my journey like podcasts and books, as well as my blog, my Amazon Store and (super excited for this one) my very own MERCH store!
MY GOAL?
To serve up content that validates and supports the struggles that you and I face on our autoimmune journey while making you laugh at it instead of crying . I've created a one stop shop where you can find everything you'll need to not only get through this journey but thrive through it while laughing. I’m on a mission to make your journey a little lighter, possibly even inspire you and also clue in your friends and fam to what we are all going through. You know, the folks who can’t wrap their heads around why some of us have beef with stairs.
Join me as we ride the waves, finding pockets of joy in the chaos and turning those “you’ve got to be f@%king kidding me” moments into epic comeback stories.
We’re diving deep into the unpredictable world of autoimmune conditions, all with a hefty dose of sarcasm and wit. Let’s take our challenges and flip them the bird, showing the world that we’re not just surviving – we’re kicking ass, one uproarious adventure at a time.