Stories

Hello my name is Penny. I was diagnosed with something called transverse myelitis back in 2006 and what that is is its inflammation of your spinal cord on both sides...

Well, to start I have been working with a local fire department for 24 years and I have recently retired but am still able to stay an extra 8 years...

We've heard it before. Something happens, a near-death experience, an illness, tragic accident, instant life changes, or loss of a loved one-that forces people to take a metamorphic journey. Without...

The sheer relief of a 3-year fight to get SSI was a day I won't forget. It took over 3 years of fighting and an attorney to prove I was...

Just when we figure out how to adapt to our existing symptoms and we believe we found a way to move forward, here comes another symptom… Well, unfortunately, there are...

I have PPMS. At last, after 15 years I have a proactive neurologist. I'm now doing hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and learning more about pacing myself. Until now I've had to do...

I found out in my fifties I had MS. Doctors had confusing diagnoses for me and I am still learning about this disease. I am confused because they told me...

I have always loved rollercoasters. If there is a rollercoaster in an amusement park, I'm there! I grew up within walking distance of a small amusement park with an amazing...

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'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...