The Ultimate Pickup Line: "I Have MS"“Yum! This pizza is delicious! Oh, by the way, I have multiple sclerosis. Can you pass the Parmesan cheese?” “I had a...reactions20comments
Intimacy and Multiple SclerosisOne of the benefits of being a member of an extraordinary blogging community is meeting strong, vibrant women who write about a...reactions4comments
Motherhood Is My One ConstantOn Friday, my Oldest son will celebrate his 13th birthday, which also means it's been that many years since I crossed into...reactions4comments
When MS Isn't The Only Disability In the HouseI've always considered myself incredibly blessed that while my own health is at best suspect, that of my 3 sons has been...reactions3comments
5 Ways to Find the Best Neurologist for Your MS NeedsWhen I was diagnosed in 1986, my neurologist told me to go home and call him if I experienced any symptoms. He’d...reactions4comments
The Problem with ProgressionOf late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my...reactions3comments
Tips on Living with the Emotional Side of Multiple SclerosisI recently went to see a Broadway show in New York City about the life and music of Carole King. I had...reactions8comments
MS In America 2016: Being Diagnosed with Multiple SclerosisThe team at MultipleSclerosis.net conducted a large, extensive survey among people living with MS, with the goal of gaining a better understanding...reactions1comment
Remind Me Not to Forget: A Few Ways I Remember"Hey Matt, could you remind me not to forget to do this really important thing?" - Someone who doesn't actually want to...reactions9comments
How I Deal With MS StressStress comes in innumerous forms and can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, affecting each “victim” completely differently. Everyone deals with...reactions5comments
How Old Am I Again?Some days, I have to remind myself that I’m a young girl in her mid-20s. Some days, my body makes me feel...reactions2comments
Taking a Break from Stressing Out Can Be StressfulFrom the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, I try to stay busy. Not because I have...reactions13comments
Mood SwingsMood swings with MS can come out of nowhere! The smallest inconvenience can cause a huge wave of emotions, as Brooke illustrates...reactions5comments
Mental Health & Chronic Illness: Therapy MythsLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis is challenging, not only physically, but mentally as well. For some people, a diagnosis...reactions5comments
Let's Address The Elephant in the Room-Depression and MSI want to write about something that I feel is sadly, often swept under the rug and left to go unnoticed. It’s...reactions8comments
Do You Know Enough about Where to Learn More? Here's How to Become Better-InformedThese days, you have to know an awful lot to know the right thing to do. People with MS can never know...reactionscomments
Preparing for your Neurologist AppointmentEveryone gets those reminder telephone calls before their appointment about what time to get there, to bring the most recent insurance card...reactionscomments
Staying Organized to Reduce StressNothing stresses me out faster than not being able to find something. I know this is more of an issue for me...reactions2comments
Multiple Sclerosis and Unexpected ChangesChange. It can't be avoided, it almost always can't be controlled, and is often somewhat unpredictable. No matter the scale, from the...reactions18comments
Your Anger Can Be a GiftLiving with multiple sclerosis can be an emotional rollercoaster. Anger is a common sentiment with complex causes that an individual fighting an...reactions6comments