Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

When I think of cold feet and a warm heart, what comes to mind is a caring relationship that carries a little fear of commitment. If that is what you thought of, ... Read more

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

Why Stress Is Like Baseball

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

Stress is a trigger. It is one of the first things you learn as a lupus warrior. The unfortunate thing is that life is filled with stress. No matter ... Read more

August 14, 2017August 11, 2017

Do You Understand?

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

Compassion, empathy, and sympathy: These are all things we wish the world had more of. Understanding is also something we seem to ask for, but I humbly submit that ... Read more

August 10, 2017August 9, 2017

We Still Want to Be Pretty

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

Most people take for granted getting ready for each day. It takes a lot of energy to get up in the morning, shower, get dressed, do your hair, and ... Read more

August 7, 2017August 7, 2017

No Comfort from the Comforter

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

When you get the news that your health will forever be in the toilet, I can assure you that you have to deal with more than just the diagnosis. ... Read more

August 3, 2017August 2, 2017

The Cruel Process of Endless Processing

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

You knew something wasn’t right, but it seems to have taken doctors forever to render a diagnosis. When they did, it was not what any of us wanted to ... Read more

July 31, 2017July 31, 2017

Finding Good Support Is Essential

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

Lupus stinks! It consumes your life. It takes over so many aspects of your life. I can tell you that when I initially got my diagnosis, I really thought ... Read more

July 27, 2017July 26, 2017

My Family and the Stages of Grief

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

When you go through a major loss of someone close to you, well-documented stages of grief occur. These stages happen with death, divorce, and a major illness. I never ... Read more

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

Time for New Priorities, So Vanity, Step Aside

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

Once upon a time, I had two rooms full of shoes. One room had high heels, the other had wedges. I rarely wore anything that was closer to the ... Read more

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Believing in Remission Because Hope for Healing Is Too Hard

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

It’s funny the difference a word can make in the way you deal with things. I moved abroad, changed the way I eat, and research all I can, yet ... Read more