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Receiving Support

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kayleighhill

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Support and love can come in all sorts of forms. In what ways have your friends, family, healthcare providers, pets, or others been supportive and shown love to you during your MS journey?

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    CommunityMemberb3f828 Member

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    not very well

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      MsHazyBrain Member

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      I to this day seem to struggle with support from family and friends. It's hard for people to acknowledge something they can't see. I just recently wrote an article that answers your question.
      You might find it useful:
      Let me know if it helps!
      All the best,
      Mshazybrain
      https://mshazybrain.com/ms-and-loneliness-building-a-supportive-network-and-combatting-isolation/

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      MarieG777 Member

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      same

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    fromnwmont Member

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    I get most of my support from online sources it’s easier for me to talk with people who are going through the same things and the online experience is 24-7 365 days which is better than waking up my wife

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      MarieG777 Member

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      I wish my husband would understand more. 😔🙏🏼

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      Therry Neilsen Member

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      sending gentle hugs.

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    CommunityMemberb3f828 Member

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    I have only one person to share this journey with and she has not been very supportive at all. I am afraid to ask her for anything for fear that she'll say no. Like she just did.

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      Erin Rush Community Admin

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      , I'm sorry the person in your life doesn't seem very supportive. I know it's not the same, but please know this community is here for you 24/7.


      It's hard to put yourself out there and ask for something only to be rejected. I hope you are pleasantly surprised this year with new people in your life that can be supportive and understanding.


      Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.

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      Alene L. Brennan, RYT Member

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      so many people in our community would echo your comments about wishing that the people who are closest to them would "step up" in offering assistance. While it's understandably hard for those people in our life - even with a front row seat - to truly understand the reality of living with MS, having a little more compassion, support or even tangible help with some simple tasks would be really nice.
      Best
      Alene, moderator

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    klyn66 Member

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    Not very

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      klyn66 Member

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      Hi Arlene! Thank you so much for responding. I haven't used this platform before, but now I'm all in! It's great to know I have people that care and understand.🤗

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      Alene L. Brennan, RYT Member

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      I'm so happy you're finding your online home and family here! We hope that you post often. 😀
      Best
      Alene, moderator

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