Stories

I had my annual overhaul at rehab this past week. While I hate the idea of going, they have probably saved my life. While thinking about how to give an...

Recently, my husband and I were discussing this. He said he thinks of different temperaments as one of three when faced with a challenge: fight, flight, or freeze. He saw...

I had an interesting read about our weird symptoms, as I learned the names of some of the ones I have been blessed with. One thing you will learn about...

I'd like to share with you guys, the goings-on over the last month of my life. What happened, the decisions I made, and my prayers that have been fulfilled as...

Disclaimer: The following story may be triggering to some as it mentions suicide attempts. If you or someone you know are currently having thoughts of harm, please call the National...

Disclaimer: Please be advised, this story mentions heavy drug and alcohol use and some violence. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these, please seek the appropriate...

Where did my M.S. story start? I wish I could tell you. There was no moment when a doctor sat me down and told me I have M.S.; I had...

There has been a major progression I have noticed in my flare-ups. My first experience was as I said TM (transverse myelitis). I recuperated out of pure willpower and with...

I've introduced myself and explained who I am, what happened, and where I am now. As well as my latest circumstances and my plans for the near future, God-willing, I'm...

TODAY... is a HARD day for me. In so many ways I could easily fill an entire book with each challenge this year has thrown my way, BUT it is...

I was born in El Salvador. No one in my family has MS. We never heard of this disease. My parents, brother and I were in constant fear, because of...

I was diagnosed with PPMS about 6 years ago. I was in a state of denial for at least a year. Finally, I escaped denial realizing its not going away...

My wife always counsels me to turn off my powerchair when not in use such as a visit to the bathroom, a transfer process I have perfected - or so...

Yes, we all have a story to tell or write. I’ve done both and I want to share my story. I lived a long life with MS. A few days...

MS is a straight up abuser of the worst kind. An abuser you never even dated. Just showed up, knocked at the door, brought in tons of shit to your...

Anxiety is only in the future. I live with a chronic illness, with no cure, that only gets worse with time and at any minute could blind or paralyze me...

Age 57 is a few days away. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. I was supposed to be complaining about a few wrinkles. I was supposed to be...

It’s one thing to have cognitive issues like memory problems, word finding difficulty, and such. It’s something entirely different when you have actual diagnoses of Cognitive Decline, and Reduced Processing...

I’m a white male, soon to be 68 years old, and have had ms for almost 40 years. Enough of the war story. It doesn't matter how old you are...

my grandsons and i were out playing in the dunes with our toys and like any grandma wants to keep up as much as possible and i did a jump...