Cool Down MS GiveawayThere's no way to go around it. This summer of 2023 has been hot, humid, and borderline unbearable! Summertime for many people...reactions73comments
Sometimes, I Still Don't Believe It AllAs of this writing, I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over 23 years. I am 45 years old and have been...reactions15comments
Painting the Downtown Beautiful Despite MSDan and I literally left our mark on Mt. Pleasant one Saturday morning in the middle of June. In fact, I believe...reactions7comments
What Not to Say to ME With MS, and Why I Sometimes Feel Like a FraudI know we have an invisible disease, but if there is anything that bothers me, it is somebody commenting on my symptoms...reactions45comments
MS: The Disease of PatienceMultiple sclerosis is a disease that revolves around patience. There are many aspects of living with MS that force you to slow...reactions13comments
What Causes My Cog Fog and How I Manage ItFolks, today as of my writing this is the kind that leaves me gasping and reeling. It’s not the first day I’ve...reactions51comments
Prompted To Reflect On My Own DisabilityI recently happened upon a book about a disabled individual. It was an interesting read. I am a reflective person, and reading...reactions5comments
MS Risk and the Herpes Virus: Is There a Link?Doctors and researchers still do not know what causes multiple sclerosis (MS). Some factors imply that an infectious agent, like a virus...reactionscomments
Navigating the Summer with Heat IntoleranceThe arrival of summer always brings along a sense of apprehension for me. I’m a Jersey girl – born and raised. So...reactions10comments
Living Life as a "Manly Man" with MSYes, you have heard it from me, my “Manly Man Life” is now a “I forgot what a Manly Man would do.”...reactions5comments
Side Effects: Choose Your Own Adventure!When treating multiple sclerosis (MS), whether it’s the actual disease itself with DMTs (disease-modifying therapies), or symptoms with prescription medication, you’ll probably...reactions15comments
Observation SkillsI was outside on my deck with my not quite 2-year-old granddaughter. We were having a pleasant conversation, as much as you...reactions2comments
Fighting Back Against Ageism in the MS CommunityOver the last few years, I’ve been outspoken about the lack of inclusion for people aged 60 and over within the MS...reactions35comments
My MS 'Next': Considering Home and 'Re'-Homing CareI've been grappling with thoughts of my MS 'next.' Who knew that a 'pivot' could induce such major changes? I didn't. It's...reactions5comments
Supporting My Support Partner: Part 2Anita talks about both managing her own MS and caring for her support partner in a time of need. Read the first...reactions3comments
Sharing One Of My 'In Spite Of MS' ExperiencesI did a thing, and it was awesome! I was unsure initially but encouraged to go for it, so I did. It...reactions14comments
If I Could Get Better, I Would“Have you tried this diet? Maybe you’d be better if you worked out more. Have you tried using more weed? I heard...reactions13comments
Caregivers and BurnoutCaregiver: what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see this word? This may vary depending on whether you are...reactionscomments
You’re Invited: Girls Night in the Hot Tub (with a Heat Sensitivity)Imagine getting an invitation to a girls' night out with your closest friends, where you all planned to catch up on life...reactions29comments
Community Spotlight: First Descents and Its Programs for People With MSWe sat down to talk with Kristin McMaster of First Descents, a nonprofit that provides free outdoor adventures for young adults (ages...reactions2comments
