There has been a lot going on in my world, making it hard for me to create like I used to or be available for commissions. I want to connect with you and let you know what has been going on. 

 

This year has been a whirlwind of chaos. Here is the short version:

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I woke up one February morning feeling great, ate breakfast and did my normal workout. A few hours later I noticed my arms and legs were extra stiff and sore and soon they would seize up. From that day on, I would experience so much pain, stiffness, fatigue, weight loss, hair loss, weakness, an inability to walk at times. I was utterly confused as to how and what was happening to me.

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Come to find out, my immune system was also confused… My doctor, however, was not. I ended up with a new diagnosis: Systemic Lupus Erythematous. Like, wtf right?

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Lupus is a serious autoimmune disease that has no cure and doesn’t come to play. I don’t think the wider society really even knows about it or understand the debilitating effects it has on the person with it or their family.

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There are treatments available, some that are super effective and some that are downright awful (hello, methotrexate - I’m talking to you). It's really a trial and error type thing.

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I’m early on in my treatment and there’s A LOT of grief. Like oceans full. But I’m hopeful (thanks, therapy). Optimistic. And I may even be feeling some of the benefits of medication already.

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Life looks different. Feels different. Coming to terms with that.

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Paintings, illustrations and weavings are still coming. Albeit, slow. Things are moving at a different pace for me right now, and that's ok. 

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Thank you for your endless support, and for sticking around. Don't hesitate to drop a line and say "Hi". 

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Love ya'll, 

Erika Wynn

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