Raising Children While Living with MS

I was diagnosed in October of 2023 after years of issues, I thought I would feel relief when I got a diagnosis. I didn’t know much about it and to be honest there’s still so much I don’t know.

I try hard not to let my MS affect my relationships

I have 3 children ages 16,10 and 4 and raising them on my own. My older two understand that mom doesn’t always feel well but my 4 year old doesn’t. It’s hard to keep up! The mood swings are the worst, especially for my kids. It isn’t fair to them and I try so hard to not let it affect my relationship with them. I’ve found it difficult to talk to family and friends about how I feel or am feeling day to day. I’ve been told, “It’s all in your head.” My neurologist recommended that I join something to talk about how I’m feeling so others will understand.

The good and the bad of my MS

I hate going out in public. People ask how I’m doing but do they genuinely care? Lots of thoughts constantly running through my head. This has been a battle I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, however, has also caused me to pause and make amends with people. Today I just feel sad and I’m not even sure why.