Brooke Pelczynski
Brooke Pelczynski is an 27 year old artist, illustrator, and multiple sclerosis fighter, based in Brooklyn, NY. She was diagnosed in 2012, the summer before she graduated with her BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Dropping paint brushes and seeing stars caused for a pretty wild senior year.
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Even something like holding a coffee cup upright can require total concentration with MS. Brooke’s latest comic shows her being …
Mood swings with MS can come out of nowhere! The smallest inconvenience can cause a huge wave of emotions, as …
There are so many different things to consider when deciding to try a new MS treatment. Is it an injection …
Some days, getting through without a nap is next to impossible. Naps can be a great way to recharge and …
Taking a shower is usually considered a simple daily task, but with MS, it becomes a lot more complicated. …
Hearing a meteorologist on TV talking about soaring temperatures can lead to a sinking feeling for those with MS for …
What people see on the outside rarely matches how someone with MS feels on the inside. Brooke’s latest comic shows …
If a nurse calls to check in and offers help, is it okay to ask for some assistance with laundry?! …
It can be hard enough for someone with MS to determine whether or not they’re experiencing the worsening symptoms that …
In her latest comic, Brooke depicts herself attempting a hike on a good day with her MS. She starts off …
In Brooke’s latest comic, she shows how each summer month feels like sitting in a progressively hotter pot of water …
A day off can seem like a great opportunity to run errands and get things done, but with MS, it …
Living with MS is like being a part-time phone representative. Brooke’s latest comic shows the struggle of trying to make …
From balance problems to neuropathy, there are a host of reasons why the footwear that worked BEFORE MS might not …
Before MS, Brooke’s life used to be a “grab and go” lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After …
With MS, when you have to go, you have to GO. Brooke is familiar with the “pee dance” and shares …
Children are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it’s also indisputably …
Brooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. …
Problems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, …
When MS is in the news, those actually living with the condition have a new spotlight on them, but if …
