My MS Journey...When I was 40 years old, now I am 77, I had my first MS attack. I was walking down the street...reactionscomments
An Advocate Without a Ribbon...This past March was another multiple sclerosis awareness month of lost opportunities. Each year I have lofty goals to participate in every...reactions9comments
MSAA Webinar: Living with MS as an LGBTQIA+ Person...On September 29th, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is hosting a digital educational program dedicated to raising awareness and understanding...reactionscomments
How I Talk Myself Through My MS Journey Using Transactional Analysis...Many people with chronic illness benefit from practicing some form of psychotherapy. It can easily be added to drug and physical therapies...reactions9comments
Things I'd Have Done Differently...Living with MS longer than I’ve lived without it has definitely given me some insight. It’s hard not to look back and...reactions22comments
My MS Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on October 30, 2013. From that day forward, my life was never the same. But getting...reactions1comment
Multiple Sclerosis and Me Since 2001...I was DX with MS in 2001. I went blind one morning and was rudely catapulted into the wonderful world of MS...reactionscomments
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life...Whoops! When I was lying in a hospital bed after finally admitting I probably had a problem requiring help from doctors, I...reactionscomments
Me and My Conversation with MS...Just the other day, again, I had a conversation with MS.... I have a weekly session almost like a therapist visit. I...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at Last...I first had a problem with my legs after an emergency appendectomy at 29 weeks pregnant. I had other illnesses after. Then...reactionscomments
The Inhumane Disability System: Part 2...Recently, I wrote about some experiences that I’ve (as well as many people I have spoken with) had with the disability process...reactions47comments
Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions10comments
"You Look Healthy" Yet MS Impacts Our Lives...Oh my, we have all heard the “You have MS? But you look healthy!” And oh how that so bugs so many...reactions7comments
The Change I Did Not Expect...I did not see it coming in any way shape or form. I was truly blindsided by not just the event, but...reactions2comments
Ashley Ringstaff...Ashley was previously an advocate on MultipleSclerosis.net. Ashley is in her early 30’s, living right outside of Austin, TX. She was diagnosed...
MSAA Releases Educational Video Series: COVID-19 Vaccines and MS...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) has released an educational video series about COVID-19 vaccines. Titled COVID-19 Vaccines and MS, topics...reactionscomments
Change is Hard, Life is Hard...I have 2 boys that went back to school this morning, starting 2nd and 5th grade. They were nervous and excited at...reactions1comment
MS and Me - The Struggle is Real...My name is Derek and I have PPMS. I’m a 40 yr old father of 2 extremely wonderful boys, 4 & 6...reactions2comments
Life Doesn't Stop...Just Because I Have To...Hi, my story is all over the place. Starts in about 1995. I was a Manager for a non-profit snack bar. This...reactionscomments
Fear of Mobility Aids...Recently, while discussing my article about the fear of falling, it came to my attention that there is another source of consternation...reactions37comments
