The Sadness of Former FriendsIn recent times, I’ve found myself making some rough decisions when it’s come to friendships. Creating and maintaining friendships while suffering from...reactions56comments
The Struggle of Being an Extrovert with MSAs I troll through social media, and the internet in general, I keep coming across articles and memes relating to introverts and...reactions8comments
Uninsured? Here's Where to Find Financial AssistanceShortly after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005 I lost my job and with it, my employer-sponsored health insurance. I...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Ringing EarsHave you ever gone to bed only to start hearing a ringing in your ears? The comic below shows how frustrating and...reactions4comments
A Need for Better Educational Practices When Diagnosing MSWe’ve all seen it. Someone who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) wondering why, months after starting a disease-modifying therapy (DMT)...reactions32comments
On the Move with MS: Let the Confusion Begin!Over the holidays, we relocated from our home of 20 years to another about 30 minutes away. We’re empty nesters and found...reactions2comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Shot MondaySome MS treatments require people to give themselves injections. Brooke's comic below shows a person after a week of shots looking like...reactions1comment
Thinking About Writing That Memoir? Read This FirstThere are so many ways to share your personal story. One of the most audacious is to write a book. I know...reactions3comments
Time Blocking: Getting Stuff Done With MSI’ve always had a hard time feeling motivated. Even before my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) had begun, getting myself to actually...reactions20comments
How to Handle Anxiety While Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve lived with symptoms of multiple sclerosis since 1981, was diagnosed in 1986 and thereafter settled into a steady life of numbness...reactions3comments
Two Minutes to Feel BetterIn this video, Kathy Reagan Young of FUMSnow.com shares her trick to dialing down holiday stress and finding her “happy place.” Like...reactionscomments
Lost and FoundWhenever I think of lost and found, I equate it with a tangible location where lost items are located and set aside...reactions4comments
You Know What You KnowDon’t ever doubt you are the expert when it comes to your own medical care. We might not have that fancy diploma to...reactions7comments
Treating MS Relapses: Different Options and My ExperiencesToday I wanted to go over the various treatment options approved by the FDA for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses/exacerbations. Sounds fun, right? Well...reactions8comments
The Misadventures of My Bowel And BladderI am hesitant to write about this subject, but here goes anyway. Fingers crossed, I hope you can relate. At this point...reactions11comments
How Will I Look Back on My Medical Decisions?Hindsight is 20/20. Surely, at some point in your life, you've made some kind of mistake that, in the moment, seemed like a...reactions6comments
Tangled In the Web of ComparisonOne thing that’s been hard for me about having MS is that I often feel a disconnect from other MS’ers, only because...reactions45comments
Three Unusual Items to Add to Your Gift List This Holiday SeasonThis time of year people are compiling lists of gift ideas, suggestions for getting the perfect present for that special someone. I...reactions4comments
Acceptance Is Not a NegativeThe world of chronic illness seems to be packed with people that are ready to criticize the positivity of those suffering. "If only...reactions21comments
