“I’m exhausted.” “Oh, me too! I know exactly how you feel! I went to bed really late and haven’t had my coffee yet!” How many times have you been stumped in describing how you’re feeling, simply because you don’t know how to respond in a way in which a non-MSer can relate? We sometimes use metaphors like spoons …
Clare was gardening in her backyard when she saw it: a giant, vivid rainbow spanning across the sky. Clare’s eyes widened. She’d been waiting her whole life for this. Her friends had found gold at the end of a rainbow and all of their dreams had come true.And now, it was Clare’s turn.Clare set off …
Receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can be frightening. I know firsthand—I was diagnosed in 2013 shortly after I turned 29. I worried about my future and mourned for my past.The disease comes in several forms with many manifestations. Much like our varied symptoms, people living with MS embark on different journeys. But while our …
There was one thing to always look forward to on sick days when I was a child, other than staying home from school. It was watching The Price is Right. A box of Kleenex, some cough medicine, plain toast and that beloved game show were sick day staples. I’m not even sure why I enjoyed …
There’s this dress in the back of my closet. And boy, I used to rock that thing. It was perfect for any occasion. It hugged every curve, it made heads turn, and it made me feel so confident and strong. At least, it did a long time ago. And now? That dress I once loved and wore to …
