Fearing the FutureLiving with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we...reactions8comments
Let’s Talk About Driving Safety and MSHaving one’s independence is a huge concern for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your freedom to move through your day unfettered...reactions27comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult ConversationsHave you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers...reactions3comments
Why Self-Care is Important When Living with MSMy infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him up, changed...reactions2comments
MS with KidsChildren are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting -...reactionscomments
Field SobrietyI go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test...reactions38comments
MS Research Spotlight: 25 Years of Research, TWEAK Biomarker, and MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A recent review of MS research since 1974 shared interesting...reactionscomments
My First StepBrooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long...reactions2comments
The Relief of DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final...reactions43comments
The Art, Pain, Benefits, and Joy of Being a Good ListenerMy listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first...reactions3comments
What Does "Be Positive" Mean?Sound like a silly question? Being positive means being, well, positive, everybody knows what that means. But I say, not necessarily. To...reactions3comments
Trying A Weighted Blanket For MS SymptomsGetting a successful night of sleep is something that can be difficult for someone with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. From...reactions32comments
I Walk Pretty OkProblems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, or a...reactions1comment
Understanding How FMLA Can HelpLiving with MS means a lifetime of unpredictability. You may feel perfectly fine when you go to bed, but sometime during the...reactions3comments
Tough SeasonsI think January is hard each year. You’re settling down from the holidays and trying to get all of your ducks back...reactions11comments
You Don't Look SickWhen MS is in the news, those actually living with the condition have a new spotlight on them, but if they "don't...reactions59comments
Identity CrisisHow do we view ourselves and what does that say to the outside world? Having a serious disease challenges our identity at...reactions6comments
Can You Really Not Care What People Think of You?I don’t care what people think. I’ve heard it plenty of times from plenty of people throughout my life. As a kid...reactions2comments
Another MSiversary ApproachesAs I write this, we are closing in on February 2nd. For most, that’s Groundhog Day, for me, it is yet another MSiversary...reactions4comments
MS Research Spotlight: NfL Biomarker, Dysphagia & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. New research out of Italy suggests that obvious oxidative stress...reactionscomments
