Hidden MS
What people see on the outside rarely matches how someone with MS feels on the inside. Brooke’s latest comic shows …
Brooke Pelczynski
Just Checking In
If a nurse calls to check in and offers help, is it okay to ask for some assistance with laundry?! …
Is This a Relapse? A Boyfriend’s Perspective
It can be hard enough for someone with MS to determine whether or not they’re experiencing the worsening symptoms that …
Hiking with MS: Dreams vs. Reality
In her latest comic, Brooke depicts herself attempting a hike on a good day with her MS. She starts off …
The Summer Heat
In Brooke’s latest comic, she shows how each summer month feels like sitting in a progressively hotter pot of water …
A Day Off
A day off can seem like a great opportunity to run errands and get things done, but with MS, it …
Trying to Get Things Done
Living with MS is like being a part-time phone representative. Brooke’s latest comic shows the struggle of trying to make …
Footwear: Before MS and After
From balance problems to neuropathy, there are a host of reasons why the footwear that worked BEFORE MS might not …
Adapting
Before MS, Brooke’s life used to be a “grab and go” lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After …
Gotta Go
With MS, when you have to go, you have to GO. Brooke is familiar with the “pee dance” and shares …
MS with Kids
Children are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it’s also indisputably …
My First Step
Brooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. …
I Walk Pretty Ok
Problems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, …
You Don’t Look Sick
When MS is in the news, those actually living with the condition have a new spotlight on them, but if …
My MRI
MRIs are no fun. Going in for an MRI to track MS progression can cause a lot of anxiety for …
Flare Up
Nostalgia can take a toll! When artist Brooke Pelczynski walks down memory lane and picks up the popular 90s toy …
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 latest …
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 …