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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

The Glory of Extraordinary Doctors

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

In the last four years, I have played patient to some medical professionals with no regard for me as someone who needed their care. Some were more interested in ... Read more

October 12, 2020October 8, 2020

Figuring Out Where We All Fit In

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

I think it’s ironic how in so many situations, we can feel alone, as if we are the only ones who feel a certain way. Then, when we share ... Read more

October 2, 2020September 30, 2020

Because of Lupus, I Learned the Meaning of Love

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

I had never truly understood what it means to be loved until I was diagnosed with lupus. Don’t get me wrong — I had an amazing upbringing. As a ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 24, 2020

Am I Experiencing Karma From Past Judgmental Thoughts?

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

There are times in my lupus battle when I feel karma is being delivered. Every bad thought I had about someone, every judgment I made, is heaped upon me. ... Read more

September 18, 2020September 16, 2020

The Journey to Happiness After My Lupus Diagnosis

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

This morning, I woke to spring sunshine streaming into my living room. After puttering around the house and watering my veggie garden, I settled in to have breakfast. And ... Read more