I like to know how things work. I would describe myself as endlessly curious. And so, after my multiple sclerosis diagnosis, I was on a mission to learn everything I could about MS. I wanted to know: What’s going on in my body? Why is it happening? What might I experience? What do I do…
In the spirit of raising awareness of multiple sclerosis in honor of World MS Day, May 30, I wanted to share some facts about MS. I hope this helps answer some questions you may have about the condition, and you leave this blog post feeling more informed and educated! MS is an autoimmune disease of…
A few months before my 35th birthday, after more than a year of experiencing strange and scary symptoms, I was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). It’s still hard for me to wrap my head around this diagnosis, this axis-tilting change to my life forever. Even in the “before times,” when I knew something was…
If doctor’s appointments feel like a chore, or you do not look forward to them, I challenge you to think of it a different way: Think of it as a time when YOU get to be in charge and do something really meaningful: advocate for yourself. It’s imperative to use the time you have with…
Today, I want to talk about celebrating. Specifically, celebrating the small wins. Living with MS can feel hopeless sometimes. It can be hard to be in a celebratory mood when you just feel blah. But I’m trying to find moments to celebrate. Even if they are small. This week, I did a 20-minute beginner yoga…
