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
Disabled Doesn't Mean DeadWhen actress Selma Blair recently announced her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, one of her first sentences contained the phrase “I am disabled.” This...reactions10comments
Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh at YourselfShortly after my journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) began, I realized that my cognitive function was not always working the way it...reactions137comments
The ItchMany people in the MS community have described an uncontrollable itch that feels like bugs crawling all over! Brooke's latest comic illustrates...reactions36comments
MS Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
You Don’t Get it, MS is Stuck With Me!"2019 is going to be my year! I'm going to do this, that; everything's gonna be great!" But not even two weeks...reactions2comments
How Insomnia Threatens My Quality of Life, Dreams and AspirationsI need at least nine hours of sleep to process what happened when I was awake. So when I get less than...reactions1comment
Caption This: MS ShindigBrooke's latest comic has a fun twist - one of YOU, a member of our community, can make it your own! She...reactions8comments
Winter Is ComingFor the first time in many months, there is a slight chill in the air. A crisp autumnal breeze glides through the...reactions6comments
The Key to ContentmentIt’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is coming. In previous articles, I’ve talked about the stress...reactions6comments
MS Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Love Letter to the Crone I Am BecomingIt’s hard not to be totally preoccupied with my chronic medical problems. They can affect almost every aspect of my awake time...reactions2comments
Working Remotely or Not Remotely Working?After I left my job (which I wrote about in this article) I spent a lot of time thinking about the kind...reactionscomments
A Reminder from MSAA – 2019 Health Insurance Deadlines Are ApproachingThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) would like to remind you of two important deadlines that are quickly approaching in December...reactionscomments
What is a Cognitive Assessment?As discussed in Part 1 of this series, cognitive issues are a frustrating and common MS symptom. Often, people are aware that...reactions6comments
Would Life With MS Be Better Without So Many People in It?It would be easy for introverts and embittered, abandoned souls in general to conclude that life would be easier without so much...reactionscomments
MS Killed It for MeBefore I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), people used to ask me what I liked to do for fun, and I...reactions19comments
What MS is...MS is: Probably the most important thing MS has been is the thing I’ve pushed against for many years, so I could...reactions1comment
Feel Me, Don't Fix MeWhat’s so hard about peace, love and understanding? First, my apologies to Nick Lowe, who composed the 1974 Elvis Costello hit “What’s...reactions1comment
What Selma Blair's Announcement Means To MeIf you have Multiple Sclerosis, you’ve likely heard that this past weekend, actress Selma Blair announced via Instagram that she has been...reactions8comments
