Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

August 12, 2019August 8, 2019

Being Strong Is Knowing When You Need Help

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

I pride myself on being a strong person. Over the years, however, my definition of strength has changed dramatically. When I was growing up in Chicago’s inner city, being ... Read more

August 5, 2019July 31, 2019

How I Keep Holding On to My Optimism

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

I think that whenever someone gets a life-changing medical diagnosis, their attitude is, “I’m going to beat it.” I could be wrong, but all the movies I’ve watched back ... Read more

July 29, 2019July 25, 2019

Battling the Loneliness Brought on by Lupus

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

Learning a new skill is not easy. But you have an incentive to practice if it’s something you enjoy or find to be beneficial. I’m working on coping with ... Read more

July 22, 2019July 18, 2019

Speaking on Spirituality and the Opinions of Others

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

At one point when I was growing up, church was a fact of life. I learned that people tend to look to spiritual things more when life becomes difficult, ... Read more

July 15, 2019July 10, 2019

From Useless to Usefulness: I Realize I’m Still Helping Others

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

I was a workaholic; I don’t have a hard time admitting that. Part of me was proud of my work ethic — after all, I was dubbed “Hurricane” because ... Read more

July 8, 2019July 1, 2019

Would I Give Lupus Back If I Could?

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Living abroad was something I always wanted to do. When you move abroad, it seems people are a bit fascinated with you, and when you move abroad with health ... Read more

July 1, 2019June 27, 2019

Plagued by Anxiety: The Psychological Effects of Lupus

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

I think that every time I’ve shared an article lately, I’ve talked about symptoms of lupus related to mental health. While I don’t particularly care for the pain, the ... Read more

June 24, 2019June 20, 2019

Coughing Fits Complicate My Game of Hide-and-Seek

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Many of us are frequently told, “You don’t look sick.” We can find that comment a little off-putting. While we recognize that it’s someone’s way of saying that we ... Read more

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019

Being Positive Isn’t Always Easy

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Many of us grew up with nicknames. Later, working in the real estate industry, it was common for people to adopt nicknames that helped promote their businesses. Because I ... Read more

June 10, 2019June 6, 2019

Lupus Is a Bully, and I Will Treat It as Such

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

Recently, I was having a discussion about lupus. Because I’m a self-proclaimed joy junkie, I was asked why I say I am battling lupus instead of living with it. ... Read more