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Finding Light Through Darkness: Accepting My MS Diagnosis...I read a poem that deeply resonated with me and my 18+ year journey with MS: I kept running away from my darkness until...reactions44comments
Exercising Consistently is Hard, But Care Partners Can Help...One cannot understate the healthful impact of exercise on our physical and mental well-being. Those who run, walk, swim, or practice yoga...reactions8comments
Poking Myself In The Eyes...One day my mom called me a girly girl. In response, I swiveled my head and asked her exactly what she was...reactions2comments
The Nasty Twinge of Jealousy...On the outside, I’ve got that giant smile on, ear to ear, probably even showing a little teeth here and there, as...reactions36comments
My Challenges With Healthcare Accessibility...I was diagnosed with relapse remitting (RRMS) in July 2007. At the time of diagnosis, I was still able to work, drive...reactionscomments
When It Comes To MS, You Can Call Me A 'Hater'...To have or feel a strong aversion, incredible dislike, or extreme disdain of something can sometimes be construed as hate. Hence, the...reactions11comments
My Relationship With MS...In the past, I have been in relationships that were not good and some that were really not good. Whatever the reason...reactions11comments
My Epiphany: What I Realized Going From RRMS to SPMS...As life keeps going, there will be plenty of ‘ah-ha!’ or ‘lightbulb’ moments. Or the sudden realization of something you missed from...reactions7comments
With MS, I Appreciate the Convenience Of Convenience...I’ve never been one to turn a blind eye to practices that were beneficial in helping me to efficiently care for myself...reactions4comments
Just ‘One of Those Days’ With MS...The weekend was fine. No strenuous activity. I wasn’t under any pressure or strife. I simply went to bed; went to bed...reactions4comments
MS Fatigue: Can I Get a Charger?...My cell phone. My life line. I manage to keep it pretty busy. I do practically everything with it. But after a...reactions34comments
Bring On The Sunny D. Vitamin D, That Is...Thinking of the four seasons, my two favorites are spring and summer. I like the warmer yet milder temperatures of the spring...reactions2comments
Has MS Made Me Selfish?...I have never been so unreasonable as to be inconsiderate of the needs or desires of others. A person who cares only...reactions36comments
Coming To Grips: Changes In Movement... Or The Lack Thereof...My ‘babies’ are no longer babies (sometimes, I miss them in their younger years). I can no longer ‘burn the midnight oil’...reactionscomments
An Odd Correlation...I’ve never been a drinker. In college, I joined friends in ‘braving the waters’ before a party once, and it was quite...reactions2comments
Strolling Down My DMT Memory Lane...I remember feeling the emotional mix of joy and relief on July 13, 2007, upon receiving my RRMS (relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis) diagnosis...reactions11comments
Silence Is Not Always Golden – Sometimes It's Loud...Imagine a classroom full of adolescent students diligently working silently at their desks. Pleased that you could hear a pin drop as...reactions12comments
The 'MS Changes Things' Christmas-Time Reflections...Christmas is my favorite holiday for a host of reasons. Spiritually, as a believer, I believe that the true reason for the...reactionscomments
If Only I Could 'Clear Some MS Out'...I have found that I don't like 'stuff'. To clarify, I mean the accumulation of stuff that gathers in corners and rooms...reactions33comments
