NEWS & POSTS
Here is the text from the letter we sent separately to our U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters encouraging them to make sure the next COVID-19 legislative package ensures people with MS get what they need and helps the…
Perhaps my crystal ball was a bit foggy, but I didn’t know what my life was going to look like after I was diagnosed with MS over 21 years ago. Would I continue working? Would I stay healthy? Would I…
As MS activists, we are very vocal about improving our lives and the lives of the nearly 1 million other Americans diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. But here’s the reality: We know from nearly 45 years of combined experience with this…
We’ve shared our stories, experiences and perspectives from our lives with Multiple Sclerosis with people here on our blog for nearly 12 years. Our written words sparked conversations, inspired our first book, encouraged others living with MS and humbled us…
People often comment that Jennifer and I are lucky because we live with someone who truly understands Multiple Sclerosis. But even before the realities of COVID-19, we understood the importance of maintaining good relationships with others. This is why I…
I should be walking today. No there were no huge advancements in Multiple Sclerosis treatments or anything like that, and I haven’t walked in over 18 years, but again, I should be walking today. May 9 was the scheduled date…
Dan carefully placed the bottle of Matrix Total Results Color Care shampoo upside down in the shower this morning. It is balanced leaning in the corner, trying to drain all of its final contents. I asked him if I should…
An extremely anticipated envelope from the Great Lakes Loons sits unopened on our kitchen counter. It hasn’t moved since Dan brought the mail in more than two weeks ago, and it crushes me to admit that I don’t plan on…
Just like that, coronavirus has put everyone’s life on hold. Indeed, this too shall pass. It was only a week ago that Jennifer and I were on a marathon clothes-washing binge to catch up on our weeks worth of laundry…
Earlier this month (Valentine’s Day to be exact), Jennifer helped me “celebrate” 21 years since I was diagnosed with MS. Yes, celebrated because I’ve come so far since those initial days of having no idea where to turn for information,…