Model Robyn Lawley has candidly spoken about her battle with autoimmune disease, Lupus.
The 29-year-old revealed to Instagram on Monday that she had a seizure nearly two months ago, that has left her with scars to her forehead and chin.
The mother-of-one fell down her staircase from over seven feet, at her New York home, landing on her face.
‘I’ve found strength the past few months’: Model Robyn Lawley, 29, has candidly spoken about her battle with Lupus, after a seizure that has left her with scars to her forehead and chin
Robyn shared a close up image of her face from her hospital bed nearly two months ago, as well as a photo from just one week ago.
The shot taken from her hospital bed sees scarring across her forehead, lip and chin, while the latter sees her recovering at her New York home.
Robyn candidly told her Instagram followers: ‘As I’m getting ready to return to work, feeling strong and near myself again, I want to be completely honest with you, in this day and age where we seemingly share all, I needed some time, healing physically and emotionally.
‘I do however want the truth known. Nearly two months ago I had an accident. There’s a reason I was public about my Lupus and APS diagnosis from the start, a lifelong incurable [for now] condition I didn’t know what I am or still am in for.

Robyn told her Instagram followers: ‘I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over seven feet and landed on my face. I suppose it’s ironic that I’m a model, however I’m grateful I didn’t break my neck’. Pictured earlier this month
‘I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over seven feet and landed on my face. I suppose it’s ironic that I’m a model, however I’m grateful I didn’t break my neck.
‘I’ve managed to come full circle with that gratefulness, and luck. I could of had it holding my daughter for example, or I could be in a wheelchair, or not breathing at all.
‘With fashion week coming soon I wanted to acknowledge my new lighting bolt scar on my forehead [aka official wizard now], lip and chin.
‘As the scars fade, a part of me wants nothing to do with them and a part of me wants to embrace them. They make us who we are. Plus wearing daily makeup to cover my face is something I do not do.

Diagnosis: Robyn was diagnosed with Lupus in the late stages of her pregnancy in 2015. Lupus is a chronic condition that results from a malfunctioning immune system, and while there is no cure, it can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes
‘Life isn’t all rainbows. I’ve found strength the past few months following people who are brave to share their physical and emotional ongoing battles.
‘To anyone that’s going through something I’m sorry for the pain you have to endure. You are always welcome to DM questions about SLE [Systemic Lupus Erythematosus] or APS. Thank you to the hospital staff and doctors who were fast to treat me. Thank you to my love of my life saving me. Sending out love and positive vibes.’
Lupus is a chronic condition that results from a malfunctioning immune system, and while there is no cure, it can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes.
Other symptoms apart from seizures can include skin rashes, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, fatigue, mouth ulcers, chest pain, poor kidney function and anaemia.

She previously told news.com.au: ‘It started in the muscles. I couldn’t pick up things very well and I was losing the ability to walk and to talk’
Robyn was diagnosed with Lupus in the late stages of her pregnancy in 2015.
She previously told news.com.au: ‘It started in the muscles. I couldn’t pick up things very well and I was losing the ability to walk and to talk.’
Robyn, who gave birth to daughter Ripley in March 2015, said the effects of the disease were visible to her family.
‘I have a super high pain threshold … I delivered an 11 pound baby … so when I couldn’t even pick up things, the doctors, at first, didn’t take me seriously.’
She continued: ‘It wasn’t until my family — my sisters and my mum came over and saw me and said “That’s not how Robyn is”.’
For more information on the disease, visit Lupus Foundation of America or Lupus LA.
![Family: Robyn, who gave birth to daughter Ripley [pictured] in March 2015, said the effects of the disease were visible to her family: 'It wasn't until my family — my sisters and my mum came over and saw me and said "That's not how Robyn is"'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/14/00/4F136FB200000578-6057133-image-a-12_1534201324097.jpg)
Family: Robyn, who gave birth to daughter Ripley [pictured] in March 2015, said the effects of the disease were visible to her family: ‘It wasn’t until my family — my sisters and my mum came over and saw me and said “That’s not how Robyn is”‘