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
Sound Off On Music Therapy for MSI used to think that in order to achieve the greatest focus, I needed to work in complete silence. Back in the...reactionscomments
MS Comic: Twitching Legs at NightSome people with MS can experience tremors and spasms at night as they're trying to fall asleep. These can be frustrating and...reactionscomments
Dealing with Depression: Learning to Unplug“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - even you.” -Anne Lamott I read this the...reactions13comments
Disabled Needs Are Not Black and WhiteRecently, I’ve seen a few people on social media post a great meme, it’s got two images, one, the typical wheelchair from...reactions22comments
Coming Out and MSIn the months leading up my coming out, I watched everything YouTube had to offer on the topic. Alone in my room...reactions11comments
Accepting the Need for Mobility AssistanceLet’s face it, dealing with the changes to life that multiple sclerosis brings is hard enough but when the day comes that...reactions14comments
Declaration of DependenceAs the sands of time trickle down the hourglass of my life with MS, I find myself in an extremely unpalatable situation...reactions43comments
How I Built My Healthcare TeamHow do you build a healthcare team? One professional at a time. During the earliest phase of my disease journey, the first two...reactions3comments
Moving... to MedicareThe telephone calls I get these days are bizarre – it seems the pirates have found a way to disguise their caller...reactions2comments
Tire Pull: The Weight We CarryHave you ever watched people on television or social media workout with a large tire? They often use a large tractor tire...reactions6comments
MS: Some "Manly" IssuesWhen you endeavor to research more about Multiple Sclerosis, one interesting piece of information that you learn is that it affects women...reactions14comments
How Social Media Has Always Helped Me Overcome MSI am young. I was born in 1990, but that means I am just “old enough” to remember when this “internet thing”...reactions2comments
The ShowerTaking a shower is usually considered a simple daily task, but with MS, it becomes a lot more complicated...reactions2comments
It's Okay to Ask for HelpIt’s okay to ask for help. I am an extremely stubborn and self-sufficient person. I love knowing I can do things on...reactions11comments
Is It An Exacerbation? Listen To Your GutA large majority of those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis live in fear of their next exacerbation: the next time their symptoms will...reactions2comments
A Book Review of Managing MS: Straight Talk from a Thirty-One Year SurvivorAuthor Debbie Petrina makes it clear from the start that she wrote this book to help others manage their MS by sharing...reactions5comments
Prepping for a HeatwaveHearing a meteorologist on TV talking about soaring temperatures can lead to a sinking feeling for those with MS for whom heat...reactions6comments
When Hope Is Not EnoughI was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2001, purchased my first wheelchair in 2008, and by 2016, I could best...reactions68comments
