The Unveiling of My MSTelling people about my diagnosis was something I really struggled with. I was scared people would look at me differently and that...reactions4comments
Not Fitting in Because of Your IllnessThere are a lot of ways a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can impact someone’s life. You’ve, no doubt, read about the...reactions32comments
Cooking With a Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and...reactions18comments
The MS Age RestrictionWhen I received my diagnosis, I was 22 years old. In the world of MS, the onset typically falls between 20-40 years...reactions15comments
An Advocate Without a RibbonThis past March was another multiple sclerosis awareness month of lost opportunities. Each year I have lofty goals to participate in every...reactions9comments
MSAA Webinar: Living with MS as an LGBTQIA+ PersonOn September 29th, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is hosting a digital educational program dedicated to raising awareness and understanding...reactionscomments
How I Talk Myself Through My MS Journey Using Transactional AnalysisMany people with chronic illness benefit from practicing some form of psychotherapy. It can easily be added to drug and physical therapies...reactions9comments
Things I'd Have Done DifferentlyLiving with MS longer than I’ve lived without it has definitely given me some insight. It’s hard not to look back and...reactions22comments
The Inhumane Disability System: Part 2Recently, I wrote about some experiences that I’ve (as well as many people I have spoken with) had with the disability process...reactions47comments
"You Look Healthy" Yet MS Impacts Our LivesOh my, we have all heard the “You have MS? But you look healthy!” And oh how that so bugs so many...reactions7comments
The Change I Did Not ExpectI did not see it coming in any way shape or form. I was truly blindsided by not just the event, but...reactions2comments
MSAA Releases Educational Video Series: COVID-19 Vaccines and MSThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) has released an educational video series about COVID-19 vaccines. Titled COVID-19 Vaccines and MS, topics...reactionscomments
Fear of Mobility AidsRecently, while discussing my article about the fear of falling, it came to my attention that there is another source of consternation...reactions37comments
Comic: All the Irritating Things That Come with MSWhat are the most frustrating things that happen with your MS? Brooke shares some of her biggest pet peeves in this comic...reactions30comments
What MS Means to MeThe National MS Society defines multiple sclerosis as, “an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow...reactions8comments
Certain Healing May Be Possible With MSAfter living with multiple sclerosis for 22 years — I’m counting from my first bout with optic neuritis in 2000 rather than...reactions14comments
I Get Knocked Down, but I Get Up AgainThis past year has been a journey for me. A trip to find the destination of feeling "normal" again after almost a...reactions11comments
Just One of Those MS DaysThe house is a mess. Too tired to clean. Cell phone sitting in my lap. Half charged. Just like me. The sofa...reactions23comments
The Lessons We Learn along the WayDespite being seemingly never-ending, we can view the ups and downs of MS from many perspectives. Being easy to despise, MS holds...reactions13comments
What an MS Cure Looks Like to MeI remember in childhood seeing the word “cure” used in all kinds of fundraising efforts, including sponsorships and telethons. While raising lots...reactions16comments
