DrowningOne day I woke up and realized that, after what felt like a year off, I could get back to my kind...reactions11comments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions1comment
Serving Others Despite MSOne thing I genuinely hope to have in life is a servant's heart. To me, having a heart of service means feeling...reactions12comments
Am I Getting Old or Is It MS?Oh boy, am I having a fun time these days. I have a new game I get to play every day now...reactions36comments
Dating With a Disease: Online OptionsTime for yet another discussion about dating with a disease! Yep, I’m still super single, so I’ll try to refrain from offering...reactions17comments
Fighting Feelings of FailureAs I think about my life with multiple sclerosis, I like to think that I handle it well. I’m fairly motivated, I...reactions27comments
The Monsters Within Us“You never know what kind of monster is hiding behind a friendly smile.” This quote was found in a book I recently...reactions30comments
Safety First: It's Time To Get A Handicapped PlacardThe time had come. I finally had to give in. My legs weren’t behaving, and one of my hands was giving me...reactions14comments
Pain: An Invisible SymptomIn our 2017 MS In America Survey, over half of the community said they experience pain and that it has a significant...reactionscomments
The Puppet ShowMy options were an unconventional therapy or a cocktail of eight different pharmaceutical prescriptions. So, I rolled the dice and picked my...reactions5comments
Looking Back at Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ChoicesPeople living with multiple sclerosis (MS) are faced with countless decisions about how they want to treat their condition. These decisions can...reactionscomments
How I Tackle Boredom Living Alone with MSRetired on disability and struggling to bring structure to your day? It’s something I face upon rising that is finally getting easier...reactions10comments
Seeking Support When You Don’t Receive it From HomeWhether you were justdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or have had MS for years something that doesn’t always change is how the people...reactions6comments
Don’t Think Too Hard: A Few of My Tips for AdaptationWe all know that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) tries to take things away from us and so many of our goals involve trying...reactions1comment
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical TeamIf I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I...reactions12comments
All Aboard the Apology TourConstantly canceling plans, forgetting important moments, seeming like I’m not paying attention, spilling things, knocking objects over, being moody because of pain...reactions41comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions13comments
With MS, You're Going to Need Rest, and That's OK!When you live with MS, one thing is certain: you’re going to have days where things just aren’t going to happen the...reactions8comments
The Few, the Proud, the MS Spouse CaregiversAs a MS Spouse Caregiver the whole taking care of yourself mantra borders on being an oxymoron. If your partner has mild...reactions14comments
Being a Stay at Home Mom with MSI currently am a work from home, stay at home momma. I chose to stay at home with my son after he...reactions1comment
