Four Keys to Succeed in MS Caregiving RelationshipsOK. We get it. For those of us living with Multiple Sclerosis, most are quick to say that the disease doesn’t define...reactions3comments
Disability Makes Me AngryA friend of mine wrote an article that touched on the subject of identifying as disabled. I read it at an interesting...reactions6comments
Every Little Thing“My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the...reactions5comments
“You Used to Be So Happy” - My Emotional Journey With MSI believe I have dealt with a form of depression my whole life. I only called it something different back then. I...reactions25comments
The Additional Struggles With Warm TempsEarlier today, I found myself collapsed on the floor, sweaty, sore, with numb extremities, and very blurry vision. At first, I wasn’t...reactions70comments
Hi, I Have MS...Not many people other than close family and friends knows that "Calie" is not my birth name. My true first name is...reactionscomments
It's In My Genes, I GuessNo, I’m not talking about having multiple sclerosis passed genetically. Although we know that some people are more genetically predisposed to contracting MS...reactions3comments
When Something Feels Wrong, I Round Up the Usual SuspectsManaging a chronic illness is like solving a series of crimes. Day after week after month after year, we are assaulted by...reactions6comments
Things I Hate to Hear with MSIf you follow enough websites that discuss chronic illness, you are bound to come across some lists that detail what folks should...reactions39comments
Taking a SeatWhen it comes to leaving my house and engaging in various activities, whether it be meeting friends, running errands, or going to...reactions21comments
Stress/Anxiety & MSNow, I don’t know about everyone else… but prior to my diagnosis, I didn’t feel nearly as ‘overwhelmed’ as I do now...reactions28comments
This is Not a Drill, MaybeTheater-goers are always told before the show begins to look around and identify the closest exit, just in case you might need...reactions3comments
Toxic Positivity Is Not Helpful, It’s Harmful!"It will get better; just be patient," I remember when my old therapist said this to me. We were discussing my recent...reactions24comments
Women & MS: Fighting For BelievabilityYou’ve been incredibly fatigued, in a massive amount of pain, your limbs are numb, vision blurry, you’ve been slurring your speech, and...reactions16comments
Caregiver Perspective: Asking for HelpCommunication is a tricky process. When I make a statement, not only am I projecting what I think I intend to say...reactionscomments
Target On My BackMost of my symptoms are invisible. I do, however, have one symptom that likes to come out at the most inopportune times...reactionscomments
Marriage & MS: The Ultimate Relationship ExamSo I’m sitting here, just flabbergasted that it’s happened again. For the third time in just this month, a fellow MS Warrior...reactions56comments
Devin's Tips for Fighting FatigueMultiple sclerosis is a disease that can be responsible for a massive number of different symptoms. MS is also a disease that...reactions4comments
Listening to Your BodyWhether it’s progressing quickly or slowly, the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis can really lead you to question yourself. Am I fatigued or...reactions18comments
The Best Climate for MSEvery night, before I go to bed, I like to give one last look at the weather forecast for the rest of...reactions15comments
