Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

Kellie is a lupus warrior who spends her time teaching many about the incurable disease she battles with a smile on her face. She travels the world, writes articles, has an active YouTube channel and creates coloring and activity books for both adults and children. She is known as Queen Bubbly Bee because no matter what is going on with her body, she always manages to find the silver lining.

September 14, 2020November 12, 2020

Responding to Religious Comments When You’re Not Religious

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

If you want me to roll my eyes up in my head, tell me that faith will heal me. In your presence, I try to keep that visceral feeling to ... Read more

August 31, 2020August 27, 2020

I’m Growing Tired of Smiling My Way Through Compromise

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

When I was selling homes, many first-time homebuyers wanted the world, but their budgets didn’t allow for it. I often told them that buying your first home is a series ... Read more

August 17, 2020August 14, 2020

The Mantra ‘I Have Lupus but Lupus Doesn’t Have Me’ Is Nonsense

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

A while back, I shared a mantra I learned in the military years ago that’s been echoed by many. I had realized that the phrase I’d been indoctrinated to believe ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 4, 2020

Revisiting the Plans I Had Before the World Went Mad

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

Last January, my visit to the U.S. turned into one of my longest hospital stays since my lupus diagnosis. I associate a lot of fear with that stay. Once it ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

Your Opinions and Advice Are Now Considered Garbage

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

I research every medication I am prescribed. I have doctors explain my test results as if I am 6 years old. I ask questions and when doctors don’t answer in ... Read more

July 13, 2020July 9, 2020

These Feelings Can’t Be Real

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

There are days when my life feels like a Milli Vanilli song; it’s being faked, but it’s known for the part that is fake! Unfortunately, lupus is very real. There ... Read more

June 29, 2020June 25, 2020

Remembering the Time I Thought I Could Find Some Normalcy

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

I was awake for half the night. This is not unusual, but often I am coming up with topics to write about in this column or speak about on my ... Read more

June 15, 2020June 11, 2020

I Am Battling Lupus but I Am Not Fragile

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

I am slight in build. I am a woman who is bald. I am battling lupus. I am not fragile. If you were to stop and look at me, I ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 4, 2020

Remaining Hopeful Is Hard, but I’m Trying

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

I often remind myself that worrying isn’t helpful, especially because stress is a lupus trigger. In my past life as a well person, I always thought I handled stress masterfully. ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 14, 2020

I’m Learning New Skills as I Adapt to Change

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

I was hospitalized the first month of this year, and I hope it’ll be the only time this happens in 2020. After the hospital, I was sent to a rehabilitation ... Read more