Flare Up
Nostalgia can take a toll! When artist Brooke Pelczynski walks down memory lane and picks up the popular 90s toy …
Brooke Pelczynski
How Others Think of MS
Almost everyone living with MS has encountered well-meaning but frustrating comments from their friends and family or even from complete …
The Itch
Many people in the MS community have described an uncontrollable itch that feels like bugs crawling all over! Brooke’s …
Fumble
In the current era of technological advances, there seems to be an app for everything! Brooke plays on the dating …
Caption This: MS Shindig
Brooke’s latest comic has a fun twist – one of YOU, a member of our community, can make it your …
Secret Santa? The Person I Got Has MS
When your loved one or Secret Santa gift exchange recipient has MS, it may seem like a challenge to …
First MS Christmas
With Christmas quickly approaching, Brooke illustrates her first Christmas after being diagnosed with MS. She bought beautiful glass ornaments to …
What is Sleep?
MS and insomnia is a frequent topic here at MultipleSclerosis.net. Many of our community advocates and community members have discussed …
Lhermitte’s Sign
Most people who get the feeling that their shoe is untied can simply look down to check. For some people …
Cog Fog & MS
Cog fog is one of the most frustrating symptoms of MS, and having understanding loved ones can help a …
My Tecfidera Experience
In her latest comic, Brooke illustrates her experience with Tecfidera and its side effects. She explains its draw – …
MRI Time
In this comic, Brooke shares the thoughts that go through her head while struggling to lay still for an MRI …
Fears After Googling
Sometimes, Googling information about an incurable disease like MS can frighten those who have been newly diagnosed. In this …
Walking with MS
On the best of days, walking through a crowd is like an obstacle course for some people with MS. Brooke …
90° and Sunny
People without MS might check the weather and see “90 degrees and sunny” and immediately picture a perfect beach day …
The Hug
The “MS hug” is a hard-to-explain symptom that affects people with MS who experience a painful tightening around …
Before and After MS: At Work
Assuming what a person with MS can or can’t do can be frustrating. In Brooke’s latest comic, she shows how …
What the Stairs Feel Like
A broken-down elevator can be much more than an inconvenience for someone with MS. For a person using a wheelchair, …
Invisible Illness
People living with MS sometimes avoid social situations where they might be judged or misunderstood due to the often …
At the Park
Our resident comic artist, Brooke, shares her experience laying in the park with a friend looking at the clouds, only …