Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

April 27, 2020April 22, 2020

A Different Kind of Connection

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

The lupus life can feel seriously lonely. Supporters surround me, but I know they can’t understand the things I endure. Lupus can create a whole lot of problems, mentally ... Read more

April 13, 2020April 10, 2020

Remaining Optimistic During Times of Uncertainty

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Lupus is unpredictable. If you have it, you might wake up feeling it’s a good energy day only to end up in the hospital. Now, in addition to already ... Read more

March 30, 2020March 27, 2020

The Burden of Feeling Like a Burden

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

When the doctor told me that I have lupus, I first thought only of the diagnosis. I had no clue that so much more would come with the knowledge ... Read more

March 23, 2020March 20, 2020

As Social Distancing Professionals, We Have a Head Start

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

For those of us battling lupus, chronic fatigue is often the reason we cancel social engagements at the last minute. Some friends and family members don’t understand that our ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 12, 2020

Friends and Strangers Kept Me Sane While I Was Hospitalized

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

When I recently was admitted to the hospital, I had no idea it would be for two weeks. But after hearing the list of reasons for my admission, I ... Read more

March 9, 2020March 5, 2020

I Am Slowly Shifting My Mindset

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Sometimes, I forget that I have lupus. Is that weird? I have spent so much time pushing my body and telling myself that many of the things I can ... Read more

March 2, 2020February 27, 2020

I’ve Decided to Face Forward with a New Outlook

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It’s been an interesting couple of months. I have learned, endured, and accepted (I hope) a lot. I am always doing checks and balances with my mental health, working ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 20, 2020

My Spirit Is Broken on My Road to Recovery

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I was lulled into thinking that I could give American healthcare another chance. I had a 14-day stay at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida, where ... Read more

February 17, 2020February 13, 2020

Where Are the Manuals for Life?

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People tease about how there are no manuals for rearing kids. Well, there is no manual on how to navigate an illness like lupus, either. Everyone is simply winging ... Read more

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020

When Healthcare Professionals Truly Care

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A routine visit with my primary care doctor turned into the biggest reality check of my life. It led to a two-week hospital stay followed by a move to ... Read more