A Bit of Empathy Goes a Long WaySometimes multiple sclerosis makes me numb. At times, I can't feel parts of my body like my feet, legs, hands, and arms...reactions5comments
Seasons Greetings, MS: Blessed to Enjoy Another HolidayThere are some people that are just 'over' the holidays. The pandemic and its risks in addition to the recent surges and...reactions2comments
Checking Out (With My MS) SeizuresI'm aware enough to know that I've been "here" before. "The" concerned look(s) focused on me, the headache, extreme tiredness, and feeling...reactions7comments
Let The Names Upon My MS Journey BeginWhen I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my world, as I had known it for 37 years, suddenly changed. Now, there was...reactions9comments
Asking Myself The Hard QuestionsMS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any...reactions11comments
My Journey with My New Assisted 'Friends'It was a hot day in July 2007 when I sat registered, signed in, and anxiously awaiting my turn in the spacious...reactions3comments
This New Different School Year Reminds Me Of My New & Different NormalWe just started yet another brand new and different school year with new and different elements our youth now face due to...reactions1comment
Taking A Break From MS With CocomelonMy daughter recently became the Godmother of an adorable 1-year-old. Suddenly, I was reintroduced to the world of sippy cups, diapers, busy...reactions10comments
Shaking in a New SymptomYou might remember Mariah Carey's song about moving on from a failed relationship. She soulfully sang that she was striving to "Shake...reactions20comments
Out and About in Spite of MSBeing primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the...reactions12comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health AideIt's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine...reactions4comments
Reflecting On The Benefits Of 'Gaming' With and Without MSGross motor skills are movements that involve larger muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine motor skills are movements involving smaller...reactionscomments
The Ultimate Betrayal Courtesy of MSOne day, my son walked in as I struggled with one of the simplest of tasks. When his offer to assist was...reactions20comments
The MS Shuffle: A Few Steps Forward, Several Steps BackWhen moving about with MS is a part of your life, there is seldom a dull moment. It's like no matter what...reactions19comments
MS Is Funny Like ThatIf you've ever read any of my articles, it's pretty apparent that I am a lover of quotes, scriptures, meaningful song lyrics...reactionscomments
Dianne's MS AcronymA person's name is the greatest connection to their own identity and individuality. Some might say it is the most important word...reactions1comment
Celebrating Chapters 37 to 51Another birthday. The 51st, to be exact, and I am as excited and thankful as I have been with all of the...reactions4comments
Using MuSic to Cope With the MonSter WithinI always find it ironic that when having a discussion, debate, interview, etc., and after the discussion, you thought of so much...reactions3comments
What Did You Do Today?Night falls and you go to bed armed with plans for the completion of tomorrow's to-do list carefully written out. When the...reactions13comments
MS Makes Everything a Risk: My Thoughts About the COVID-19 VaccineIn life, there are always going to be instances of exposure to danger, harm, or loss. It's what we call risks. Some...reactions4comments
