Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018

With Lupus It’s Difficult to Separate Symptoms from Side Effects

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When I initially received my diagnosis, a regimen of medications was sent to me overnight. I had spent most of my adult life following a healthy lifestyle, so it ... Read more

May 7, 2018May 4, 2018

The 10-year Plan

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Barely a week after arriving in Thailand, I was hospitalized. Doctors told me that my platelet count was so low that they were afraid my brain would spontaneously start ... Read more

April 30, 2018April 26, 2018

Speaking My Mind: The Magic of Cussing

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Ever hear people say a lady would never cuss? The reply is usually something like, “Whoever accused me of being a lady?” I read about a study (it was ... Read more

April 23, 2018April 20, 2018

Lupus Won’t Stop a Category 5 Kellie

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There are so many days that I feel guilty for doing things that others cannot. I see so much suffering from this disease, the degree varying from person to ... Read more

April 16, 2018April 13, 2018

Lupus and a Long-distance Move

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If you have been keeping up with my column, you know that I live in Thailand. I am an American but moved here because of the country’s great lupus track ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018

Mindful of My Mortality

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When the doctor told me back in 2016 that I would be battling lupus, the first question I asked him was if I was going to die. In the ... Read more

April 2, 2018March 29, 2018

Whether It’s Lupus Or Not, Always Take the High Road

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I often say, “My disease is mean enough, I don’t need anyone else being mean to me.” I try my best to be a great advocate and a voice ... Read more

March 26, 2018March 22, 2018

That Crazy Thing Called Purpose

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I woke up to no alarm and was confused. For some reason, I still have my alarm set despite not having a job that requires specific hours or a specific ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 15, 2018

The Love of a Lifetime

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I have friends who have been married for decades, then their kids leave home, and it’s almost like they are now living with a stranger they’ve known as their ... Read more

March 12, 2018March 9, 2018

Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall

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I was actively involved in real estate for 17 years. I started my career as a single mom going through a divorce while earning $7.50 an hour. I grew into ... Read more