A regional story that aired during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered this past week set the stage perfectly: “An Australian study shows that people with multiple sclerosis are four times more likely to divorce than people without the…
‘tis the season for year-end giving, but what if we started with ourselves? Whether it’s taking time to rest, connecting with supportive communities, or investing in activities that bring you joy, giving to yourself can be just as impactful as…
“Biting the kneecaps off multiple sclerosis never crossed my mind until Dan Campbell came to the Motor City.” I’ve always seen MS as my competition since I was diagnosed in 2000, and Detroit Lions Head Coach Campbell has added fuel…
“At the end of the day, this is the person you love.” — Jennifer Digmann Caregiving presents challenges. Now imagine handling such moments when dealing with your own chronic illness. This is our reality as a married couple who both…
Hundreds of thousands reasons we all need to vote It’s as though Jennifer and I figuratively have nearly $150,000 riding on the outcomes of the November 5 U.S. Presidential election. That’s right. $150K is the combined estimated cost of the…
Is it possible to live in denial of something you think you accept? I have concluded not really and maybe all at the same time. I recently realized that’s what I’ve been doing with my Multiple Sclerosis for the past…
One late July evening, Dan and I sat together busily typing letters to our U.S. Senators’ and Congressmans’ offices. We were making requests to schedule meetings with them during their August recess – the time when federal legislators leave Washington,…
As my hairstylist Cortney was doing away with my pesky gray hair, she commented that Dan and I are, “Always doing something fun!” I was at Salon 3Twelve that Wednesday afternoon so Cortney could color and coiffe my hair in…
Our nephew, Ryan, graduated from high school this year (gulp!), and we wanted to celebrate with Dan’s family in Iowa. The trip centered around celebrating Ryan – Dan’s brother, Mark’s, son – but the trip also gave us a chance…
Not everything is bad about living with a chronic illness. There. I said it. Don’t get me wrong. It sucks that I have Multiple Sclerosis, and it will continue to create unwanted challenges for the rest of my life. But…