One Advocate's Journey - A Cautionary Tale...Hello friends! So throughout life, have never been one to back down, especially where truth and the pursuit of truth are concerned...reactions3comments
When Your Care Partner is IllI am writing this 10 days after my husband had bowel obstruction surgery, 12 days after he was admitted to the hospital...reactions1comment
Why Should This Upset Me?!It happened (again) a few days ago when a casual acquaintance called me and asked me if I was alright "the other...reactions3comments
Specialized Caregiver Tools: Fur-Lined HandcuffsI was looking for something in my closet earlier today when I came across a small plastic bag containing a set of...reactions1comment
Will They Find A Cure?Ask my 12-year-old self and I’d laugh at their face. Back then they only had steroids and a few other things (that...reactions5comments
Theme SongsWe have a musical house. Well, neither my husband nor I can remember how to play the piano or guitar even after...reactions11comments
Happy 20th Anniversary MS?I was diagnosed when I was 11 I think. Practically born with this disease, I gave myself license to say I’ve had...reactions2comments
Living Proof“Well… I don’t think you’ll be ambulatory in 10 years.” That was my first neurologist’s parting words to me as my wife...reactions1comment
St. Louis Area ResourcesI have started a website about my insights (Blog) and a resource of groups in the area and the who, where, when...reactions1comment
PSA: When My Shirt is on Inside Out...I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) December 13, 2013 – that was my diagnosis date, not the date of onset. To...reactions6comments
My Heroic Dog "Charlie"I just had to laugh about his actions. I sleep under oxygen and had changed out all the tubing and put in...reactions6comments
Don't Let MS Define or Control Your LifePraise the Lord! I am still here! Heading into my 32nd year after diagnosis of RRMS I realize how blessed I am...reactions2comments
MS Doesn't Happen to "Old" PeopleAfter over two weeks in hospital when I was in my sixties... having strange symptoms... Different doctors coming up with possibilities, scratching...reactions5comments
My Autoimmune Story - or Life's a Roller CoasterI know I'm not the first or only person to have more than 1 autoimmune disorder, but I'm currently up to not...reactions2comments
My Neurologist is My Super HeroI was young when my entire world was turned upside down. It all started with a constant, electrical sensation in my left...reactions2comments
It's in Her HeadI hadn't been 39 for 60 days when it started to become hard to walk. I had a job and was afraid...reactions5comments
Hello, Sorry All of You Are Here...Where do I begin? I’m no writer, and this won’t make sense. I’m a 68 yr. young female veteran, Vietnam era. I’m...reactions6comments
My Story of How I Was DiagnosedI was working 3 jobs – 2 jobs as a surgical tech and the other was grooming dogs every weekend or during...reactions13comments
Why Are We Being So Quiet About MS?Are we being too quiet about MS? Is MS getting its fair share of the spotlight? Maybe we need to get loud?...reactions1comment
MS Has Been My Greatest TeacherAs a personal belief, we are spiritual beings, souls, light, whatever you believe or choose to call the energy that runs all...reactions7comments
