The Person I Once WasBy Michelle Barton I keep reading articles about things people need to know about multiple sclerosis or how to treat people with...reactions1comment
A Little Slip, A Big FallAnd at times, I do not pay attention. Perhaps I am distracted, daydreaming, a little more tired at the end of the...reactionscomments
When Awareness isn't "Awareness"Have you ever nodded your head to make someone think you're following what their saying but really have no clue? You probably...reactionscomments
Backward’s forward, “Papa off,” Sandra Bullock, and meI have the power wheelchair. Jose, the technician, delivered it and showed me its impressive range of functions. Wendy, my beloved physical...reactionscomments
MS Diagnosis: What a relief!I'm sure some of you have experienced a sense of relief when you finally got your diagnosis. But my relief goes beyond...reactions3comments
Stephen Hawking, black holes, wheelchairs, and me…So tomorrow I’m getting a new power chair and I was joking then I have to get myself a Stephen Hawking voice...reactionscomments
Monsters Are RealI have a 4 year old son who is having trouble sleeping at night because he is going through that phase where...reactionscomments
They say a change is as good as a rest. Me I'd like a rest from all the changes.I'm 45 and was diagnosed with PPMS (only) a year ago. Looking back, hindsight being a wonderful thing, the signs have been...reactionscomments
Secret no moreI have had MS since 1961. My symptoms started when I was 3 months postpartum with my first child. I was not...reactionscomments
Time to get over this irrational fear.I was diagnosed with MS in October of 2000. In the last 16 years, I have spoken to three people that actually...reactions3comments
“I Hate This Thing…” Part 2This thing is MS, Multiple Sclerosis. Since the first installment of my journey, back in October 17th 2013, I still have no...reactions1comment
Remitting. Who are you kidding?At the last appointment with the MS neurologist, he said, "We need to take out the word, 'remitting'." Hoorah. Let's work on...reactions4comments
My MS Story Written and posted in 2015First know that I always considered myself healthy, active, and vibrant; until I wasn’t. In the early years of the 1990s, my...reactionscomments
Not even a year since dxI knew for years something was wrong. I would be walking,and all of a sudden I would need to stop. I didn't...reactions1comment
I Will Be Silent No MoreI thought I would try this blog again, because of so many responses I received from so many MS warriors. I met...reactions3comments
How It All Began...I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out when I started exhibiting the earliest symptoms of MS. I was...reactions4comments
Loss of familyAfter being diagnosed with this horrible disease I feel very isolated. I'm at the point where I may be sitting on the...reactions4comments
My Husband Has MSMy husband was diagnosed with MS early 2002. To help him (and me) understand more - I started reading everything I could...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Diagnosed in May of 2011It was a very hot day and I had a long day driving my school bus. However, when I got off my...reactionscomments
