Hurricane in Heels — a Column by Kellie McRae

September 30, 2019September 26, 2019

Working on Healing My Happy

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

For years, I have been chasing remission. In my mind, it was the pinnacle. I could envision low to no pain, newfound energy, and no more medications. It was ... Read more

September 23, 2019September 17, 2019

Meeting My Hero: Remission Is Not What I Had Expected

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

Has anyone ever told you that you should never meet your hero? We often have an idea of who that person is, and then when we meet them, we’re ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 12, 2019

Sorry, Not Sorry: Apologies Tame the Hurricane

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

I’m sure you realize that someone who has been dubbed a “hurricane” is pretty unapologetic. Forces of nature sweep in, do what they do, and sweep out, never looking ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 3, 2019

Lupus Is Not an Award, but I’ll Accept It

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Three years ago, I embarked on a journey of knowledge and hard work that has taken me around the world. It changed my life, and I’d like to thank ... Read more

August 26, 2019August 21, 2019

Could I Still Be in Denial About My Lupus Diagnosis?

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I woke up this morning and had to talk myself out of bed. I prepared my laundry for pickup, but then needed to lie down to catch my breath. ... Read more

August 19, 2019August 14, 2019

People Offer Help, but I Still Feel Like a Burden

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When the doctor called and gave me the news of my diagnosis, I honestly felt that with a few meds, I’d be OK. As I look back on it ... Read more

August 12, 2019August 8, 2019

Being Strong Is Knowing When You Need Help

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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

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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

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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