Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

Kellie is a lupus warrior who spends her time teaching many about the incurable disease she battles with a smile on her face. She travels the world, writes articles, has an active YouTube channel and creates coloring and activity books for both adults and children. She is known as Queen Bubbly Bee because no matter what is going on with her body, she always manages to find the silver lining.

November 16, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrapping My Head Around the Number of Meds I Take

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Every morning and evening, I pull out my big bag of medications. The evenings aren’t as bad as the mornings. For the second round of the day, I take ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 22, 2020

I Am Developing a Phobia of Commitments

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I’ve always considered myself a reliable person. If I said I would do something, it would be done. If I said I would be somewhere, I’d likely be the ... Read more

October 12, 2020October 8, 2020

Figuring Out Where We All Fit In

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I think it’s ironic how in so many situations, we can feel alone, as if we are the only ones who feel a certain way. Then, when we share ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 24, 2020

Am I Experiencing Karma From Past Judgmental Thoughts?

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

There are times in my lupus battle when I feel karma is being delivered. Every bad thought I had about someone, every judgment I made, is heaped upon me. ... Read more

September 14, 2020November 12, 2020

Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

If you want me to roll my eyes up in my head, tell me that faith will heal me. In your presence, I try to keep that visceral feeling ... Read more

August 31, 2020August 27, 2020

I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

When I was selling homes, many first-time homebuyers wanted the world, but their budgets didn’t allow for it. I often told them that buying your first home is a ... Read more

August 17, 2020August 14, 2020

The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

A while back, I shared a mantra I learned in the military years ago that’s been echoed by many. I had realized that the phrase I’d been indoctrinated to ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 4, 2020

Revisiting the Plans I Had Before the World Went Mad

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Last January, my visit to the U.S. turned into one of my longest hospital stays since my lupus diagnosis. I associate a lot of fear with that stay. Once ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

Your Opinions and Advice Are Now Considered Garbage

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I research every medication I am prescribed. I have doctors explain my test results as if I am 6 years old. I ask questions and when doctors don’t answer ... Read more

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020

These Feelings Can’t Be Real

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

There are days when my life feels like a Milli Vanilli song; it’s being faked, but it’s known for the part that is fake! Unfortunately, lupus is very real. ... Read more