February 26, 2021February 24, 2021

Ending an Era: Saying Goodbye to ‘The Girl Who Cried Wolf’

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

I’ve been procrastinating writing this column for a couple of days now. Partly because my heart doesn’t want to, and partly because I don’t know how to begin to say ... Read more

February 26, 2021February 24, 2021

To My Lupus Community: I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together

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

As a kid, I was a big Carol Burnett fan. At the end of her variety show, she would sing a song called “I’m So Glad We Had This Time ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 17, 2021

We May Be Rare, but We Are Not Alone on Rare Disease Day

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

As we approach Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28, I reflect on the pros and cons of the word “rare.” Apart from my chronic illness, I love being unique. There’s ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 11, 2021

Despite Everything I’ve Lost to Lupus, I’m Still Smiling

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

It’s funny what we take for granted — including the sound of our voices. For a few years, I took voice lessons and participated in community theater, often auditioning and ... Read more

February 1, 2021January 28, 2021

2020 Was a Crazy Year, but It Brought Me Many Blessings

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

Historic and challenging events happened last year. There was never a dull moment, and if your coping skills were rusty, 2020 made you get out the polish.  I was admitted ... Read more

January 18, 2021January 14, 2021

The Problem With Forced Positivity

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

When my body started failing, I hopped on social media and asked if anyone had dealt with similar issues. As the mystery built, I coped by using comedy and positivity, ... Read more

December 14, 2020December 9, 2020

A New Perspective on Living the Dream

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

Lupus stinks. I doubt I will ever change my mind about that. However, not everything about it stinks. I am learning to embrace things it has afforded me that I’d ... Read more

November 30, 2020November 23, 2020

Battling Insecurities and a Change in My Self-esteem

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

In my past life, I might have been a little vain. Never in an obnoxious way, but I was very secure in my looks and abilities. I have been told ... Read more

November 20, 2020November 18, 2020

The Difficulty of Explaining Lupus Fatigue to Others

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Learning to live with lupus fatigue for nearly five years has been one of my greatest challenges, both physically and mentally. Initially, it was like someone flipped a switch in ... Read more

November 16, 2020November 13, 2020

Wrapping My Head Around the Number of Meds I Take

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

Every morning and evening, I pull out my big bag of medications. The evenings aren’t as bad as the mornings. For the second round of the day, I take fewer ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 12, 2020

Lupus Makes Me Crave Control

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

A month ago, I quit my job as a barista in search of something different. I applied for nearly everything with only one qualifier: I didn’t want another job in ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 22, 2020

I Am Developing a Phobia of Commitments

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

I’ve always considered myself a reliable person. If I said I would do something, it would be done. If I said I would be somewhere, I’d likely be the first ... Read more