Socializing Like Your Health Depends Upon ItWhen I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of date night with my husband or a fun "galentine’s" girls’ night out. That’s...reactions5comments
Practicing Mindfulness May Help Reduce Pain And Stress“Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice which has profound relevance for our present-day lives. This relevance has nothing to do with Buddhism...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Permission to RestI grew up in a house where we always had to stay "busy." Looking back, I guess it kept us out of...reactions24comments
A New Symptom: The Crow ClawWhen a sudden, new MS symptom strikes the right side of Brooke’s body, it transforms her hand and speech into something unrecognizable...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Online Shopping for a CaneWhat some people might describe as “morbid,” many folks with MS call “being prepared.” Every day with MS is different and unpredictable...reactions5comments
Infusions, How to Plan, and What to ExpectIf you’re waiting for your first infusion, it can cause anxiety and wondering about what will happen and what is next. I...reactions28comments
Open Letter for the Newly DiagnosedDear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of...reactions11comments
What Happened When I Explained My Disabilities to My Brother“So,” my brother began, “how long do you think you’ll be able to go grocery shopping by yourself?” We were standing in...reactions8comments
I Feel Like I Have MS TodayRoses are red, violets are blue; every day is not a bad day, but some days I have the MS blues.Generally I...reactions14comments
MS and Memory: the Other Me Must Have Lost itThe other day I was looking for something around the house, something like my keys or the TV remote. I can’t remember...reactions50comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS-Related FatigueOf the many symptoms that plague those of us with multiple sclerosis, one of the most common is fatigue. It’s such a...reactions210comments
Fighting the MS ColdCatching a cold is no fun for anybody. But when you live with MS, it can really be disruptive. A while ago...reactions5comments
Fighting a Cold or Flu While Living with Multiple SclerosisI had been indoors for two weeks and counting, binge-watching British shows on BritBox, listening to music, and napping. A lot of...reactions31comments
Living with MS: Gardening as Healing“There’s something about taking a plow and breaking new ground. It gives you energy. ” — Ken Kesey During my childhood, my...reactions10comments
Walking The Tightrope Between Rest And Activity“What if I won’t be able to do it anymore?” That’s a question that nags many a person suffering from multiple sclerosis...reactions27comments
Starting and Switching DMTs: Expectations vs Reality“OK, how am I going to treat this?” That was the second question I asked myself after learning I might have multiple...reactions1comment
The Fear of Vision SymptomsMultiple sclerosis can create a lot of frightening moments. From unexpected falls to sudden jolts of pain, this disease has plenty of...reactions33comments
Disclosing MS On the Job: Why I Did, and Why I Didn'tThe question regarding disclosure of your MS at your workplace is really a lot more complicated than simply deciding to ‘fess up...reactions57comments
Marriage, Relationships & MSThe topic of marriage and relationships while living with MS is something I hear about often, so I wanted to touch base...reactions38comments
What Would I Tell My Newly Diagnosed With MS Self After 15 Years?Fifteen years doesn’t sound like a long time. Twenty years, now that sounds impressive — two decades. That’s how long I’ve lived...reactions7comments
