Asking Myself The Hard QuestionsMS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any given morning. I can retire to bed feeling... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Journey with My New Assisted 'Friends'It was a hot day in July 2007 when I sat registered, signed in, and anxiously awaiting my turn in the spacious, bright lobby of a local neurology office. This... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
This New Different School Year Reminds Me Of My New & Different NormalWe just started yet another brand new and different school year with new and different elements our youth now face due to the pandemic. For example, students greeting one another... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Taking A Break From MS With CocomelonMy daughter recently became the Godmother of an adorable 1-year-old. Suddenly, I was reintroduced to the world of sippy cups, diapers, busy fingers, wandering little feet - and introduced to... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Shaking in a New SymptomYou might remember Mariah Carey's song about moving on from a failed relationship. She soulfully sang that she was striving to "Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it off..." And there... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Out and About in Spite of MSBeing primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the effort. When I was no longer able to... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health AideIt's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine and gross motor skills and fatigue has significantly... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Reflecting On The Benefits Of 'Gaming' With and Without MSGross motor skills are movements that involve larger muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine motor skills are movements involving smaller muscle groups such as those in the hand... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Ultimate Betrayal Courtesy of MSOne day, my son walked in as I struggled with one of the simplest of tasks. When his offer to assist was shooed away, he asked why he couldn't help... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
The MS Shuffle: A Few Steps Forward, Several Steps BackWhen moving about with MS is a part of your life, there is seldom a dull moment. It's like no matter what you go through, MS is always there dancing... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
MS Is Funny Like ThatIf you've ever read any of my articles, it's pretty apparent that I am a lover of quotes, scriptures, meaningful song lyrics, aphorisms, and such. The more profound, pithy, witty... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dianne's MS AcronymA person's name is the greatest connection to their own identity and individuality. Some might say it is the most important word in the world to a person. It's not the... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Celebrating Chapters 37 to 51Another birthday. The 51st, to be exact, and I am as excited and thankful as I have been with all of the others I've been blessed to see. In spite... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Using MuSic to Cope With the MonSter WithinI always find it ironic that when having a discussion, debate, interview, etc., and after the discussion, you thought of so much more you could've or should've said or things... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Did You Do Today?Night falls and you go to bed armed with plans for the completion of tomorrow's to-do list carefully written out. When the new morning comes, you're determined to have a... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
MS Makes Everything a Risk: My Thoughts About the COVID-19 VaccineIn life, there are always going to be instances of exposure to danger, harm, or loss. It's what we call risks. Some risks are financial, some social, others health-related. Some... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MS Is a Lot, But It's Not Always 'It'I recently had to make a trip, much to my chagrin, to our local hospital's emergency room. Actually, 2 trips. No wonder MS takes over. Some people give it way... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Learning and Experiencing My MSOver the years, I've shared my MS story and experiences multiple times, primarily through my writings. My audience has reached many people - from fellow MS-ers and others living with... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Black History Influences My Life With MSEach year, we set aside the month of February to honor and revere the grand attributes, various contributions to society, and the wondrous marks of strength, diligence, courage and/or martyrdom... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Get Out of My Way Yesterday!Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays." But, with due respect, Mr. Emerson didn't have... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments