Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

November 5, 2018November 2, 2018

Am I Optimistic or Am I in Denial?

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

I am on a journey. I’m chasing remission from lupus by using a plant-based lifestyle. I’m keeping a record of how I feel, my symptoms, and the food I ... Read more

October 29, 2018October 24, 2018

It’s Important to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare Settings

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

For many of you who have followed my journey, you know that I chose to seek my healthcare outside of the U.S. I felt my experience was less than ... Read more

October 15, 2018October 12, 2018

The Politics of Food

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

I discovered the magic of vegetables by mistake. When I started exhibiting lupus symptoms, I could not stand for long periods, and just walking across a room meant I’d ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 5, 2018

Grieving the Loss of Warriors

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

Each time I learn of a warrior’s death, I get depressed. It doesn’t matter if I only just learned of them at the time of the announcement. I feel ... Read more

October 1, 2018September 27, 2018

Think Before You Hit the Send Button

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

Sometimes I think people forget that on the other side of the keyboard are other people. Things we would never say to someone in real life are often typed ... Read more

September 17, 2018September 14, 2018

Losing It All, but Fighting Back

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

I opened my eyes this morning and knew it would be a great day to write. Why? Because with what I was feeling, I would be in bed all ... Read more

September 10, 2018September 5, 2018

Trying a New Way

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

I think that because those of us battling lupus don’t look sick, people have no idea how much the disease affects every aspect of our lives. I know I’ve ... Read more

August 27, 2018August 23, 2018

What Are Your Goals?

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

I have been asked what my goals are twice in the past two months. At one time, I would have told you that I was an ambitious overachiever. Now, ... Read more

August 20, 2018August 16, 2018

My Recent Disappointment with the US Healthcare System

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

I returned to the United States from Southeast Asia in mid-May. I came back to visit my family, and I had another intention in mind. As much as I ... Read more

August 13, 2018August 10, 2018

I Remain ‘Fearlessly Fearful’ After Another Diagnosis

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

Lupus sucks! There, I’ve said it. I have a feeling that anyone battling this disease, or anyone watching a loved one do so, will agree. If you believe in ... Read more