Resentment...I resent hearing (yes, I really have heard this) caregiving for a loved one with a chronic disease is like preparing chicken soup for one's spouse when...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
No Rest From MS in a Rest Area Restroom...“So it starts on Mark’s birthday. Are you coming with me?” That was the first sentence to come out of Dan’s mouth after nearly 15 minutes of uncomfortable silence. Uncomfortable... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
The Caregiver: An Essential Member of the Healthcare Team...As a former nurse, and as a current caregiver, let me emphasize to you the importance of your role as a member of the healthcare team. If you ever doubt... By Donna Steigleder5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Watch the cheese melt: Caregiver selection...What does the selection of a caretaker have to do with melting cheese? Wait… Read further. A selection of a caretaker is not an easy task. Included is a list... By cmonteressi3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A big inspiration to me......I was diagnosed with "MS" in October 2013 and I was shattered in a million peaces my world had just ended. The first thing I thought of was how was... By ladyp2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Constantly Crying...I am 54, I am married 2 grown boys & one Grandson & my little fur baby Leo I have had MS for 21 years and am in the progressive... By samoen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Hurting all of the Time...My wife was diagnosed with M years ago. It took a long time of suffering before the diagnosis. She has moved from RRMS to SPMS. She is in pain 100%... By scottiemack1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Full Circle...My fiancee Tracey and I have been together a little over 10 years. She was diagnosed in 1994 with RRMS, which progressed to SPMS after 18 months. We met online... By teddys2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asking for help (response to Stephanie's article)...I have spent my entire life being a help-ER, as in 'caregiver', helpful friend or neighbor. My parents were in their mid to late forties when I was born, so... By leannhh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Care Partner is Ill...I am writing this 10 days after my husband had bowel obstruction surgery, 12 days after he was admitted to the hospital and 5 days after I brought him home... By nancyw4211 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Jerky, Empanadas, and a Backpack...Do you remember the old tv show Super Market Sweep? This is the music that was playing in my head as I approached the Quick Check doors. This was my... By mfmswarrior5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Husband Has MS...My husband was diagnosed with MS early 2002. To help him (and me) understand more - I started reading everything I could about MS --- symptoms, medication therapies, etc. We... By peetee836861 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dating Someone with MS...Hello to whoever read this. My writing in English is not perfect. I saw this wed site and I have been reading the stories, and I decided to write something... By B3tty5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The end...Caregiving can be a thankless, difficult task, but if you approach it with bitterness and resentment, it can create a toxic environment in which nothing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCaregiving
My Story...I thought long and hard as to my health and how I didn’t want someone to go through the caregiving I gave to my wife to see her slowly... By DOnJewelsNJ5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Worried For My Son...I don't know what to do or where to go. I don't even know if my son, who's 30 has MS. Occasionally through the years, I wondered about him though... By ghansen20012 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Caregiver's Thoughts...As a caregiver for my wife who was diagnosed with MS in 1988, I would like to express my appreciation to all of you who have contributed your stories. Your... By bransonjohn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Marriage With An Uninvited Guest...This month is our 24-year wedding anniversary. When we stood before the altar all those years ago and said our vows, they contained those standard phrases like "for better, for... By rolly4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Caregiver as Referee...The role of caregiver to MS patients is multi-faceted. Provider. Support system. Cheerleader. Head chef and bottle-washer. Trusted advisor. If you care for one with MS, most of the roles... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 given morning. I can retire to bed feeling... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
