When Not 'Getting It' Turns Fatal...The very day I was diagnosed with MS, I received a script for a cane. Several years later, I began using a walker...reactions1comment
A Bit of an MS Vent...I've read articles that talk about what people should not say to someone with multiple sclerosis. I always agree. I also understand...reactions10comments
The Villainous MS...Being a victim of theft can make you feel worried, sad, frustrated, scared, or angry. Years ago, I hosted a birthday party...reactions2comments
Tips for a Happy New MS ’22 Year...It's another new year and if you're like me, you're an optimist and are looking forward to all of the wondrous things...reactions1comment
A Bit of Empathy Goes a Long Way...Sometimes multiple sclerosis makes me numb. At times, I can't feel parts of my body like my feet, legs, hands, and arms...reactions5comments
Seasons Greetings, MS: Blessed to Enjoy Another Holiday...There are some people that are just 'over' the holidays. The pandemic and its risks in addition to the recent surges and...reactions2comments
Checking Out (With My MS) Seizures...I'm aware enough to know that I've been "here" before. "The" concerned look(s) focused on me, the headache, extreme tiredness, and feeling...reactions7comments
Let The Names Upon My MS Journey Begin...When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my world, as I had known it for 37 years, suddenly changed. Now, there was...reactions9comments
Asking Myself The Hard Questions...MS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any...reactions11comments
My Journey with My New Assisted 'Friends'...It was a hot day in July 2007 when I sat registered, signed in, and anxiously awaiting my turn in the spacious...reactions3comments
This New Different School Year Reminds Me Of My New & Different Normal...We just started yet another brand new and different school year with new and different elements our youth now face due to...reactions1comment
Taking A Break From MS With Cocomelon...My daughter recently became the Godmother of an adorable 1-year-old. Suddenly, I was reintroduced to the world of sippy cups, diapers, busy...reactions10comments
Shaking in a New Symptom...You might remember Mariah Carey's song about moving on from a failed relationship. She soulfully sang that she was striving to "Shake...reactions20comments
Out and About in Spite of MS...Being primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the...reactions12comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health Aide...It's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine...reactions4comments
Reflecting On The Benefits Of 'Gaming' With and Without MS...Gross motor skills are movements that involve larger muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine motor skills are movements involving smaller...reactionscomments
The Ultimate Betrayal Courtesy of MS...One day, my son walked in as I struggled with one of the simplest of tasks. When his offer to assist was...reactions20comments
The MS Shuffle: A Few Steps Forward, Several Steps Back...When moving about with MS is a part of your life, there is seldom a dull moment. It's like no matter what...reactions19comments
MS Is Funny Like That...If you've ever read any of my articles, it's pretty apparent that I am a lover of quotes, scriptures, meaningful song lyrics...reactionscomments
Dianne's MS Acronym...A person's name is the greatest connection to their own identity and individuality. Some might say it is the most important word...reactions1comment