It's OK to Have Breakdowns...Recently, I was talking to another person who is also in this daily fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Like me, she’s had to...reactions12comments
A Blurry Review Mirror...I’m a white male, soon to be 68 years old, and have had ms for almost 40 years. Enough of the war...reactions3comments
CRASH...my grandsons and i were out playing in the dunes with our toys and like any grandma wants to keep up as...reactions5comments
My MS Story...Everyone has a story and a good writer can make anyone's story interesting. I'm not overly confident about many things in life;...reactions2comments
Welcome to Our World...At the outset of this current pandemic we are now in because of the coronavirus, I was loath to write anything that...reactions33comments
The Day the Poltergeist Moved In, Set Up Shop, and Wielded a Nightmare: Part 1...I was an athlete and knew how to grind through a lot of pain during training. When I began to experience all...reactions11comments
Fearing the Future...Living with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we...reactions8comments
Multiple Sclerosis Has Taught Me Life Lessons...Living with multiple sclerosis is life-changing no matter how severe or mild the symptoms may be. It can derail dreams and create...reactions7comments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis: Part I...This article is one in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. My approach...reactions4comments
The Anguish Of Anxiety...As I’m sitting on the couch, seemingly staring at nothing, my roommate (who I did not even notice enter the room) asks...reactions33comments
MS Comic: Makeup...In this comic, Brooke shares her journey with makeup application and the struggles MS created. She persevered and found a way to...reactions6comments
A day in the Life of an MSer...Explaining a day in the life of an MSer is so different from person to person and female to male. MS impacts...reactions9comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactions9comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?...I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the...reactions10comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
What I've Learned About Saying Yes and Trauma Response...Have you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless...reactions8comments
Patient 'Splaining and How to Make It Effective...Patient ‘splaining. We all do it. Heck, it’s part of the job description of a chronically ill person. When the doctor asks...reactions4comments
3 Tips for MS Pain When it Threatens a Good Night’s Sleep...It may seem that, everywhere you look, messages emphasize the importance of getting enough sleep. (As a sleep health educator, some may...reactions10comments
Maintaining Good Habits With MS Isn't Always Easy...In my humble opinion, one of the many prerequisites for living a successful life (however you may personally define that) with multiple...reactions12comments
