My MS Mouth: I Don’t Speak So Smoothly AnymoreIt’s pretty well-known that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can affect your speech and though I used to be a really good speaker (I...reactions3comments
Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Will We Ever Bridge the Gap between Fear and Compassion?It’s a familiar scenario. You park in a blue space, struggle out of your car and begin walking. A stranger spits a...reactionscomments
Kids Whose Parents Have MS & the Wonderful ResultsMaggie Mae and Reagan were just 6 and 4 when their mom Kathy was diagnosed with MS. They’re sharing their perspective on...reactions3comments
When Emotions Take OverIf you read one of my recent articles, “The Itch Is Real,” then you know I recently was weaned off of Cymbalta...reactions2comments
Dating with a Disease – Part Five: ChildrenBabies? Wait, what? OK, this has clearly become a series about not just dating, but relationships, matters of the heart, and even...reactions11comments
Life Beyond My System GlitchI remember writing an article before going to bed late Friday night and then waking up to being rolled under very bright...reactions5comments
When Happy Stress Get MeA while back, I talked about the impact that stress can have on my MS symptoms. Stress as a trigger for our symptoms...reactions9comments
Racing Thoughts and MS: Tips for Achieving Better SleepNo doubt all people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have had to manage anxiety as part of their condition. Either it’s the anxiety...reactions18comments
Dating with a Disease - Part Four: Some Explaining to DoIn a previous part of this series about dating with a disease, I discussed the pros, cons, and general thoughts that go...reactions6comments
MS Under the SurfaceIt’s easy to look up common symptoms of MS on the internet or read about the diagnosis process or treatment options. It’s...reactions5comments
Tips on Living with the Emotional Side of Multiple SclerosisI recently went to see a Broadway show in New York City about the life and music of Carole King. I had...reactions8comments
Tangled In the Web of ComparisonOne thing that’s been hard for me about having MS is that I often feel a disconnect from other MS’ers, only because...reactions45comments
Fibbing When I Don't Feel WellExcuses. They’re something that someone living with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis is often very known for offering up. With one of...reactions20comments
The Wacky World of Silent MigrainesI have a shady past. If I ever thought about running for office, I’d have to drop out as soon as certain...reactions13comments
My Experience with Medical MarijuanaDisclaimer: this post is simply about my own personal experience with cannabis products. I am not a medical professional and am not...reactions11comments
At the ParkOur resident comic artist, Brooke, shares her experience laying in the park with a friend looking at the clouds, only to have...reactions4comments
10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for People with MSHuman beings need a little more than 8 hours of solid sleep a night in order to maintain good health. If people...reactionscomments
More Than Just Heat: The Impact of Humidity on MS SymptomsTalking about the effects that increased temperatures have on those of us with Multiple Sclerosis is something I’ve done many, many times...reactions65comments
MS & Insomnia: Current ResearchMany people with MS complain of insomnia. Either they can’t fall asleep when they go to bed, or they awaken frequently at...reactions1comment
How to Prepare for Special Occasions When Living with Multiple SclerosisI recently attended a red carpet gala for an award ceremony being held by my new women’s group. The group consists of...reactions3comments
