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
Recognizing the Ignorance Surrounding DisabilitiesMany say that they "suffer" from this or that illness. For example, saying, "I suffer from a chronic, often degenerative disease called multiple sclerosis." But not me. Instead, I say... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Happy Different, But Doable HolidaysAs the holidays are quickly embarking upon us, I find myself hovering in unfamiliar territory – not physically, but mentally and emotionally. I am really a lover of holidays (and... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Coffee, Tea, or Choosing Effective Therapy (Part 2)MS is a lot to handle. There are a plethora of symptoms that are attributed to this chronic, and often debilitating, disease. As I stated in my article Coffee, Tea... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coffee, Tea, or TherapyI remember the stress, frustration, and anxiety I endured when trying to grasp the concept of multiplication. I recall sitting at the kitchen table doing my homework with my mother... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
At Home With MS"...Can't do is like don't care meaning neither one of them have a home…" – Maya Angelou, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings What is the commonality between how... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Shaking (Curled) Hands With MSHands are the part of our body at the end of our arms, attached to our wrists; they include our fingers, palms, and thumbs. Our hands are used for holding... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Change In What Makes Me Happy After MSIt's absolutely no secret that things change as our world evolves. Think of fashion, with blouses with shoulder pads and "shag" or "mullet" hairstyles no longer being the trend. Or... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
I Am 50 Years Old and I Am EnoughI recall watching an interview with Michelle Obama. She spoke about a hiking excursion in which one of the participants was unhappy about their hiking experience. This participant watched the... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
5 Traits That Help Me Live with MSI saw a sign that read "5 Things Money Can't Buy," and listed were: How accurate and how true because not one of them can be purchased. They must be... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A New Year for MS RecollectionsChristmas morning: My children and I - and Bailee, our Chihuahua - awoke and met in the living room to happily open our gifts awaiting us under the Christmas tree... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Costly MistakeIt's been said that everyone makes mistakes. That's not far fetched because, in reality, no one is perfect. Mistakes come in all shapes and sizes with a plethora of reasons... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Mind Serenades Me with Memories of Life Before MS"...Memories light the corners of my mindMisty water, colored memoriesFor the way we were…" I hear the melody in my head and then the lyrics follow, the lyrics my mind... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Busy In My Blue Chair Fighting SPMSThe matter at hand: I am in the secondary-progressive stage of MS (SPMS). I no longer work. I no longer drive. I'm pretty much down to a taking a couple... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Some Days I'm Frustrated, But Most Days I'm OkayI find that I actually don't mind having multiple sclerosis. I mean, not to imply that I'm a fan - it was not an entry on my Christmas list or... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Catching Feelings With 'Sensational' MSBecause multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system, its symptoms can cause abnormal sensations such as the burning, numbness, or itching, pins and needles sensations (dysesthesia). 1980... Fourth grade... recess... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
My Safe Spaces, Places, and BasesI remember playing softball in gym class when I was in school. I remember it not being my favorite sport, and I wasn't exceptionally great at it. But I recall... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments