Please kindly help us share Tracey’s fight to seek remission for SLE

My name is Tracey Brown, and I live with Lupus (SLE). It’s an autoimmune disease where my own body attacks itself,

Lupus doesn’t follow a script. The exhaustion I feel isn't just being tired; it's a deep fatigue that sleep can't touch. Beyond the physical toll, there’s a heavy emotional weight. Lupus affects my body, my spirit, and my precious time with my husband and family.

Eight months ago, my battle escalated. Lupus began to attack my digestive system. Eating became a nightmare. The constant pain, nausea, and vomiting led to severe weight loss. My body couldn't absorb nutrients, causing it to starve. To try and fix these issues, I've had multiple surgeries to separate adhesions and even a resection of my intestine. Sadly I’m still not recovering.

My purpose is to serve others. I have a deep passion for supporting families in their time of grief and loss,as a funeral director at Hibiscus Funerals. While my body fights an invisible war, my heart and spirit are dedicated to helping others.

This journey is proof that even in the midst of immense personal struggle, we can still find a way to serve a greater purpose. I call this a “life glitch,” and I have not given up. I've learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act in spite of it. I am not defined by my illness, but by my resilience and my unwavering belief that with help I to can achieve remission.

Thank you all so much for your love, kindness and support.

Forever grateful,

Tracey Brown